Top 10: what are the largest birds of prey?

10. Golden eagle

Weight: 7kg

Distribution: North America, Eurasia and North Africa

8= Philippine eagle

Weight: 8kg

Distribution: Philippines

8= Lammergeier

Weight: 8kg

Distribution: Southern Europe, Middle East,China and Africa

6= Steller’s sea eagle

Weight: 9kg

Distribution: Russia and Japan

6= Harpy eagle

Weight: 9kg

Distribution: Mexico, Central and South America

5. California condor

Weight: 12kg

Distribution: North America

4. Himalayan vulture

Weight: 12.5kg

Distribution: Central Asia and Himalayas

2= Lappet-faced vulture

Weight: 14kg

Distribution: Africa and Middle East

2= Eurasian black vulture

Weight: 14kg

Distribution: South Europe and Central Asia

1. Andean condor

Weight: 15kg

Distribution: South America

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