Andean Condor
Vultur gryphus
Vulnerable
The Andean Condor has one of the largest wingspans of any land bird, reaching over 10 feet! These massive vultures soar over the Andes Mountains of South America, using thermal air currents to glide for miles without flapping.
They are incredibly important for the ecosystem, cleaning up dead animals and preventing the spread of disease.
Size
Wingspan as wide as a car!
Very Large (>60 cm)
Wingspan: 320 cm
Weight: 12000 g
Colors
black
white
Habitat
mountaingrasslandcoastal
Diet
carrion
Fun Facts
- ✨Andean Condors can fly 100+ miles a day looking for food!
- ✨They can live for over 70 years.
- ✨They don't have a good sense of smell - they find food by sight.
- ✨Condors are symbols of power and health in Andean cultures.
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
This bird needs our help! Its numbers are going down, and it could become endangered if we don't protect it and its home.
Population trend: decreasing 📉