Soaring. Some land birds, such as vultures and certain hawks, sustain flight for long periods without flapping their wings.

How long can a turkey vulture soar without flapping its wings?

In this manner, turkey vultures can fly without much flapping of the wings for up to six hours.

Which bird can fly the longest without flapping its wings?

Andean condor can fly 100 miles without flapping its wings. The world's largest soaring bird can fly for hours without flapping its wings, a new study has revealed. The Andean condor has a wingspan which stretches to 10 feet and weighs up to 33 pounds, making it the world's largest soaring bird alive today.