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The harpy eagle ( Harpia harpyja) of neotropical forests is often cited as the most massive eagle, with wild females up to 10 kg (22 lb) in weight and captive females occasionally growing to weights of over 12 kg (26 lb). The largest predatory bird, specifically the largest eagle, is a source of contention.The largest living member of this order, in terms of length and height, is the secretarybird ( Sagittarius serpentarius) of sub-Saharan Africa.

Other vultures can be almost as large, with the Himalayan vulture ( Gyps himalayensis) reaching lengths of up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft) due to its long neck. The Eurasian black vulture can attain a maximum weight of 14 kg (31 lb), a height of up to 1.2 m (3.9 ft), and a wingspan of 3.1 m (10 ft).

Excluding New World vultures, the largest extant species is the Eurasian black vulture ( Aegypius monachus).The Andean condor can reach a wingspan of 3.2 m (10 ft) and a weight of 15 kg (33 lb). If included, the largest species of this order, based on body weight and wingspan, is the Andean condor ( Vultur gryphus) of western South America. New World vultures are generally considered belonging to this order, although their inclusion is not accepted by all.The secretarybird is the largest bird of prey in terms of height and length. The Eurasian black vulture is the largest member of Accipitridae. Flightless birds comprise less than 1% of all extant bird species.ġ00–124.9 cm (3.28–4.10 ft) īy families The Andean condor is the largest living bird of prey.

These species are almost all flightless, having denser bones and heavier bodies. The following table is a list of the heaviest extant bird species based on maximum reported or reliable mass, with the average weight is also given for comparison. Largest extant birds Table of heaviest extant bird species Table of heaviest extinct bird species Rank