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A condor can glide for several hours without flapping its wings, thanks to its large wingspan and ability to ride thermals and air currents. They can cover distances of up to 150 miles (240 kilometers) in a single flight without needing to flap. This energy-efficient gliding allows them to travel vast areas in search of food.
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What bird can travel long distances without flapping their wings?
condor
Why are condor wings so long?
Condors need long wings to support their body weight.
What bird has long pointed wings that can soar for hours without having to flap its wings?
I think you may be referring to the Condor, which inhabits the coastal mountains of California and Grand Canyon in Arizona USA.
What type of feet does condor have?
Condor has very long feet.
How long can an eagle soar without flapping its wings?
An eagle can soar without flapping its wings for several hours, depending on factors like wind conditions and thermal currents.
How long does a condor stay in flight?
Condors can stay in flight for several hours, often ranging from 4 to 6 hours at a time. They are known for their soaring ability, utilizing thermal updrafts to glide effortlessly without flapping their wings. This energy-efficient flying allows them to cover vast distances while searching for food.
How long has Condor Ferries been operating in Weymouth?
Condor Ferries has been operating in Weymouth since the year 1964 when it was founded. Condor Ferries is owned by the Macquarie group and has an official website.
How long did it take to complete the Gossamer Condor?
7 years.
Why do aircrafts have long wings?
Long wings create more lift. So jet planes have long wings.
What does an albatross look like and how can its appearance be distinguished from other seabirds?
An albatross is a large seabird with long wings, a large wingspan, and a hooked beak. They have a white body with dark markings on their wings and back. Albatrosses can be distinguished from other seabirds by their size, long wings, and distinctive flying patterns, often gliding effortlessly for long distances without flapping their wings.
A bird has long pointed wings that can soar for hours without having to flap its wings?
Probably either an eagle, a species of Buteo hawk, or a vulture. They ride thermals.
How long did it take the designers of the gossamer condor to finish it?
one year.
