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Largest wingspan of any living bird

The current largest wingspan of any living bird record is 12′ 1.7″, held by Wandering albatross.

12′ 1.7″

Wandering albatross

Southern Ocean

Holder
Wandering albatross
Record
12′ 1.7″
Metric
3.7 m
Exact figure
About 3.7 m (12 ft) verified maximum
Location
Southern Ocean

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