The wingspan of an albatross, specifically the wandering albatross, can reach up to 12 feet, as mentioned. This characteristic helps them greatly during flight.

Wandering albatross (Diomedea exulans) Meet the biggest bird in the world, at least in terms of its wingspan.

The wandering albatross has the largest wingspan of any living bird. They make acrobatic turns in their energy-efficient flight. Aerospace engineers are working to mimic their amazing ability to ...

The albatross is a large seabird with the largest wingspan of any bird on Earth, reaching up to 11 feet. There are several different species of albatross, although the exact number is debated.

With the largest wingspan of any living bird, the Wandering Albatross is a giant of the sea. But like several other tube-nosed bird species, it is under threat of extinction.