Details for Andean Condor

• Andean Condor

  The Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) is a magnificent and critically important scavenger bird native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It is one of the largest flying birds in the world, with a wingspan that can exceed 3 meters (10 feet) and weighing up to 15 kilograms (33 pounds). Males have a distinctive comb on their heads. They are predominantly black with a white ruff of feathers around the base of the neck and white patches on their wings. Andean Condors are long-lived, reaching up to 70 years. They feed primarily on carrion, playing a vital role in cleaning the environment and preventing the spread of disease. They are a national symbol for several South American countries.

  

  Habitat: The Andean Condor lives in Argentina, Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador.