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The bird set the record for the highest flight on the planet
The bird that holds the world's highest flying record is the Rüppell vulture (Gyps rueppellii), which can reach heights of up to 11,300m.
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Top 10 highest flying birds in the world
The Mysterious World page has released a list of the world's 10 highest flying birds. Don't head the bird Gyps Rueppellii, can fly at a maximum height of 11,277.6m.