Andean Condor
Vultur gryphus
The Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) is a uncommon new world vultur found in 7 countries, weighing about 11.2 kg. The Andean condor is a South American New World vulture and is the only extant member of the genus Vultur.
About the Andean Condor
The Andean condor is a South American New World vulture and is the only extant member of the genus Vultur. It is found in the Andes mountains and adjacent Pacific coasts of western South America. With a maximum wingspan of 3.3 m and weight of 15 kg (33 lb), the Andean condor is one of the largest flying birds in the world, and is generally considered to be the largest bird of prey in the world.
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How to identify it
The overall length of the Andean condor can range from 100–130 cm (3 ft 3 in – 4 ft 3 in). Among standard measurements, the wing chord is 75.7–85.2 cm (29.8–33.5 in), the tail is 33–38 cm (13–15 in) and the tarsus is 11.5–12.5 cm (4.5–4.9 in). Measurements are usually taken from specimens reared in captivity. The mean weight is 11.3 kg (25 lb), with the males averaging about a kilogram more at 12.5 kg (28 lb), the females a kilogram less at 10.1 kg (22 lb).
Where it lives
When to see it
The Andean Condor can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify an Andean Condor?
- The overall length of the Andean condor can range from 100–130 cm (3 ft 3 in – 4 ft 3 in). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is an Andean Condor?
- The Andean Condor is a huge sized bird weighing about 11.2 kg.
- Where can you see an Andean Condor?
- The Andean Condor occurs in 7 countries, including Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Peru and Colombia.
- What birds look similar to an Andean Condor?
- The Andean Condor is most easily confused with the Greater Yellow-headed Vulture, the King Vulture and the Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture.
- Is the Andean Condor endangered?
- The Andean Condor is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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