The sarus crane holds the title of the tallest flying bird, standing up to 5.9 feet (1.80 meters) tall. These elegant birds are native to wetlands in South Asia and Australia. 2.

From oceans to mountains, these birds with massive wingspans expertly dominate the skies, flying great distances.

​With males standing up to a height of 6.2 feet, the Sarus crane is the tallest-flying bird in the world.​ ​The crane, ...

At five feet, whooping cranes are North America's tallest birds, migrating thousands of miles from Canada to the Coastal Bend each winter to nest, drawing birdwatchers eager to see them.