Andean Condor
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Giant vulture of the Andes, the Andean condor rides mountain thermals on a 3-m wingspan. It cleans the peaks by scavenging carcasses, helping curb disease. Males show a fleshy comb; adults wear black feathers with white collar. Threatened by poisoning and habitat loss.
Technical factsheet
Type:Bird
Habitat:Mountain
Diet:Carnivore
Continents:South America
Size:Wingspan up to 3.2 m
Weight:Up to 15 kg
Activity:Diurnal
Social behavior:Pair
Lifespan:40–50 years in the wild
Habitat: The Andean Condor can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Paraguay