Multiple choice general knowledge

The record for the highest-flying bird was set when:

  1. A vulture was sucked into a jet engine at 11,550 m (37,900 ft.)

  2. Geese were seen above Mt. Everest at over 8,840 m (29,000 ft.)

  3. A duck collided with an airplane at 6,400 m (21,000 ft.)

  4. A black-poll warbler flock was observed at 4,880 m (16,000 ft.)
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Explanation

The record for highest-flying bird (11,550 m / 37,900 ft) was set when a Ruppell's griffon vulture was sucked into a jet engine over Ivory Coast. This tragic incident was documented by the aircraft crew. While geese fly over mountains, this vulture holds the confirmed altitude record.

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