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Andean Condor

Vultur gryphus

The Andean Condor is a large bird that soars high in the sky. With its impressive wingspan, it can glide for hours without flapping its wings, making it a magnificent sight in the mountains.

Habitat: Mountain regions

Appearance

The Andean Condor is a massive black bird with striking white patches on its wings, especially noticeable in flight. It has a distinctive white ruff of feathers around its neck and a bald, reddish-grey head and neck, which often changes color with its mood. Males also have a prominent dark comb on their head.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderAccipitriformesFamilyCathartidaeGenusVultur
Andean Condor
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Andean Condor

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

A group of condors circling in the sky is called a "kettle," looking like boiling water!

Andean Condors don't have strong talons like eagles; they have flat feet good for walking.

Male condors have a fleshy comb on their head, like a rooster, which changes color.

They use their bald heads to keep clean while eating messy meals inside carcasses.

Special abilities

Ability

Thermal Surfer

Andean Condor can expertly ride warm air currents that helps them climb to incredible heights without flapping their wings.

Ability

Sky Eyes

Andean Condor has incredible eyesight that helps them spot tiny carcasses from thousands of feet up in the vast mountains.

Ability

Nature's Clean-Up Crew

Andean Condor has a powerful, hooked beak and strong neck that helps them tear tough hide and clean the environment.

Ability

Energy Saver

Andean Condor can soar for hours without flapping their wings, saving lots of energy to search for food.

Measurements & details

Length
100-135 cm
Wingspan
270-330 cm
Weight
8-15 kg
Lifespan
50-70 years
Top Speed
55 km/h
Clutch Size
1
Incubation
54-58 days

Diet & Feeding

These giant birds are nature's clean-up crew, eating dead animals to keep mountains tidy!

Primary Foods

  • Carcasses of large mammals
  • Llama remains
  • Alpaca remains
  • Deer remains
  • Cattle remains
  • Sheep remains

Foraging Method

  • Scavenging

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

Andean Vulture

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch birds from a distance and do not try to touch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Andean Condor?

100-135 cm

What is Andean Condor's wingspan?

270-330 cm

How much does Andean Condor weigh?

8-15 kg

How long does Andean Condor live?

50-70 years

How fast can Andean Condor move?

55 km/h

What does Andean Condor eat?

These giant birds are nature's clean-up crew, eating dead animals to keep mountains tidy!

Where is Andean Condor usually found?

Mountain regions

How does Andean Condor hunt?

Scavenging

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