Posted on 07/28/2017 8:55:38 AM PDT by BenLurkin
Eagles can strike that high... but your right. Probably an engine failure. Something big that took out other systems rapidly.
Top 10 Highest Flying Birds In The World
| Bird | Max Altitude (feet) |
|---|---|
| 1. Ruppell’s Griffon Vulture | 37,000 |
| 2. Common Crane | 33,000 |
| 3. Bar-headed Goose | 29,000 |
| 4. Whooper Swan | 27,000 |
| 5. Alpine Chough | 26,500 |
| 6. Bearded Vulture | 24,000 |
| 7. Mallard | 21,000 |
| 8. Bar-tailed Godwit | 20,000 |
| 9. White Stork | 16,000 |
| 10. Andean Condor | 15,000 |
Ducks at 20,000 feet - that would make a great movie title.
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