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Common Name

Andean Condor

Alternate Names

Common Type

Condor

Order

Cathartiformes

Family

Cathartidae

Genus

Vultur

Species

gryphus

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Location Photographed

Captive Photographed

Number of Sub-Species

0

Migratory or Resident

Resident but feed over vast areas.

Preferred Habitat

Andies mountains with exposed open grasslands and meadows.

Distribution and Range

Andean Mountains of western SA

Food

Scavanger feeding on carrion

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Bird

Andean Condor

Condor

Cathartiformes

Cathartidae

Vultur

gryphus

Near Threatened

Captive Photographed

0

Resident but feed over vast areas.

Andies mountains with exposed open grasslands and meadows.

Andean Mountains of western SA

Scavanger feeding on carrion

Captive Photographed

One of the largest flying birds by weight and wingspan. Has a lifespan of over 70 years. National symbol of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. 75% of any wing flapping is done at take off otherwise soaring on thermals to stay aloft.