Wing Span Collection (page 8)

Pteranodon pterosaur, artwork
Pteranodon pterosaur in flight, artwork. Pteranodon was a flying reptile that inhabited what is now North America and Europe during the late Cretaceous period, between 85 and 75 million years ago

Common gull

Common shelduck in flight
Common shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) in flight. This duck inhabits coastal areas throughout much of Europe, Asia and North Africa

Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) in flight. This bird is native to Arctic Europe, Asia and America. Its wingspan measures up to 85 centimetres and it can weigh up to 127 grams

Sooty tern in flight
Sooty tern (Sterna fuscata) in flight. Photographed on Bird Island, Seychelles

Griffon vulture in flight
Griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) in flight. This scavenger bird has a wingspan of between 230 and 265 centimetres. It is native to mountainous areas of the Mediterranean, Africa and Asia

White Storks
Two White Storks (Ciconia ciconia) in flight in Turkey

Northern gannet in flight. Juvenile Northern gannet (Morus bassanus) flying over the North Sea. Young Northern gannets are dark brown in their first year

Marsh harrier hunting
Marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus) hunting. Marsh harriers are birds of prey that breed in parts of Europe, western Asia and northwest Africa. They are rare in the British Isles

Whistling swan or tundra swan, stretching its wings on the 1002 coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

whistling swan, Cygnus columbianus, stretching its wings on the 1002 coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

Juvenile male Ruby Throated Hummingbird in flight, Archilochus colubris, Kentucky

Bald Eagle Landing Wings Spread in a Storm, U. S. A, S. E. Alaska
Bald Eagle Landing Wings Spread in a Storm, U.S.A, S.E. Alaska

Great Gray Owl near Pine City MN

Osprey taking flight
An Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) or Sea Hawk, taking flight in front of a circular-framed backdrop of a Scottish Loch. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

An Osprey launches of a perch
An Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) launching into flight with a caught fish secured in its talons. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Light-mantled sooty albatross (Phoebetria palpebrata), Southern Ocean, Antarctic, Polar Regions

Royal albatross (Diomedea epomophora), Southern Ocean, Antarctic, Polar Regions

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Snow Petrel, Pagodroma nivea, flying above icebergs, Weddell Sea, Antarctica

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Flying Fish Species in mid air, scientific name unknown, South Atlantic Ocean

Kittiwake. Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway
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Brown noddy, Anous stolidus, at dusk, St. Peter and St. Pauls rocks, Brazil, Atlantic Ocean
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A juvenile red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) on the wing near San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico
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Adult rock shag in flight. (Phalacrocorax magellanicus). Carcass Island, Falkland Islands
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Flying frigatebirds circling over sea and sail boat. (Fregata magnificens). Off Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos
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Flying black-necked stilt. (Haematopus palliatus). Punta Cormorant, Floreana Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
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Swallow (Hirundo rustica) flying low over the meadow feeding on insects. During summer Swallows can be found darting
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Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) in flight. UK
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Blackheaded gull (Larus ridibundus). UK
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Western gull (Larus occidentalis) flying. National marine sanctuary, Monterey bay, California Pacific ocean, USA
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Adult waved albatross (Diomedea irrorata) in flight on Espanola Island in the Galapagos Island Group, Ecuador
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Witness the awe-inspiring wing span of nature's finest creatures. From the majestic Andean Condor soaring above Peru's Colca Canyon, with its wingspan reaching an astonishing 3, 191 meters, to the elegant Red Kite gracefully gliding through the skies. The Bristol Brabazon, a legendary aircraft known for its impressive wingspan, pales in comparison to these magnificent birds. In Madera Canyon, Arizona, a male Barn Owl displays its silent flight and wide wings as it feeds on Nicotiana flowers. Meanwhile, another Barn Owl hunts skillfully for prey under the moonlit night. These nocturnal hunters showcase their incredible wing spans as they navigate through darkness with precision. The Bald Eagle perches proudly with spread wings, symbolizing strength and freedom. Its immense wing span commands respect and admiration from all who witness it. Similarly swifts dart across the sky effortlessly with their streamlined bodies and elongated wings. On coastal shores, Oystercatchers flaunt their striking black and white plumage while showcasing their broad wing spans during flight. Their distinctive calls echo along sandy beaches as they search for mollusks beneath shallow waters. Not only do birds captivate us with their impressive wing spans; White Storks also leave us in awe as they nest atop Faro Cathedral in Portugal's Algarve region. Their enormous nests provide shelter for young chicks while adults gracefully extend their expansive wings before taking off into open skies. Whether it be soaring high above mountains or hunting silently at nightfall, these remarkable creatures remind us of nature's boundless beauty and diversity. So next time you catch sight of a bird spreading its majestic wings wide open - take a moment to appreciate the extraordinary "wing span" that connects them all in this vast tapestry we call life.