Andean Condor
Vultur gryphus
The adult Andean condor ranges over the Andes, Patagonian steppe, and nearby coastal cliffs, using rising air to travel great distances with little flapping. It is a specialized scavenger, feeding mostly on carrion and opening carcasses with a strong hooked beak. Its bare head helps keep feathers clean while feeding, and its enormous wingspan is among the largest of any flying bird. Adults breed slowly, often forming long-term pairs and raising only one chick at a time.
- Type
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- Conservation status
- VU
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- Andean Condor