17 largest birds on the planet that do not hesitate to demonstrate power and strength (18 photos)
Some birds have such impressive dimensions that even predators can envy them. The record holders look very impressive and graceful. See for yourself. 
Birds play a special role in human life. Since ancient times, people have been jealous of birds, admiring their ability to fly. It's so amazing to be able to fly wherever you want! Of course, with the invention of airplanes and other flying vehicles, the dream became closer. However, its full implementation is still far away. But birds can boast of more than just their magnificent wings.
Kitoglav - 17th place 
Weight: 4-7 kilograms
Where it lives: Republics of Central Africa
Bustard - 16th place 
Weight: 4-8 kilograms
Where it lives: Africa, Germany, Austria, Romania, Ukraine
Indian crane - 15th place 
Weight: 6.35 kilograms
Where it lives: India, Australia
African marabou - 14th place 
Weight: 4-8.9 kilograms
Where it lives: Africa
Harpy - 13th place 
Weight: 4-9 kilograms
Where it lives: Central and Southern Africa
Steller's sea eagle - 12th place 
Weight: up to 9 kilograms
Where it lives: northeast Asia
Wandering Albatross - 11th place 
Weight: 7-11 kilograms
Where it lives: Southern Ocean, nests on remote islands
Black vulture - 10th place 
Weight: 7-12 kilograms
Where it lives: Greater Caucasus, Ossetia, Dagestan
Trumpeter Swan - 9th place 
Weight: 12.5 kilograms
Where it lives: North America
Andean condor - 8th place 
Weight: 8-15 kilograms
Where it lives: Andes of South America
Curly Pelecan - 7th place 
Weight: 9-14 kilograms
Where it lives: Balkan Peninsula, Mongolia, Romania, Bulgaria
Domestic turkey - 6th place 
Weight: 9-35 kilograms
Where it lives: Found in many countries around the world
Common rhea - 5th place 
Weight: 20-25 kilograms
Where it lives: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay
Emperor penguin - 4th place 
Weight: 22-45 kilograms
Where it lives: Antarctica
Emu - 3rd place 
Weight: 18-55 kilograms
Where it lives: Australia
Helmeted cassowary - 2nd place 
Weight: 60-80 kilograms
Where it lives: Australia, New Guinea
African ostrich - 1st place 
Weight: up to 156 kilograms
Where it lives: Africa
