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The Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) is a South American New World vulture and is the only 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 (10 ft 10 in) and weight of 15 kg (33 lb), the Andean condor is one of the largest flying birds in the ...
Among all living flying birds, the Andean condor is the third heaviest after the Kori bustard and great bustard (up to 21 kg or 46 lb), and second only to the wandering albatross (up to 3.5 m or 11 ft 6 in) in wingspan. [6] [7] Measurements are usually taken from specimens reared in captivity. [4] Andean condor (Vultur gryphus)
3.3 m (10 ft 10 in) 6. Andean condor. Vultur gryphus. 3.3 m (10 ft 10 in) 7. Northern royal albatross. Diomedea sanfordi. 3.2 m (10 ft 6 in)
If included, the largest species of this order, based on body weight and wingspan, is the Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) of western South America. The Andean condor can reach a wingspan of 3.2 m (10 ft) [47] and a weight of 15 kg (33 lb). [48] Excluding New World vultures, the largest extant species is the Eurasian black vulture (Aegypius ...
The Andean Condor typically lives about 60–70 years, and has a wingspan of about 2.1–2.7 metres (7–9 ft). It is commonly referred to as the "Eternity Bird," as the bird is a symbol of long life and eternity. 'Cruz del Condor' is a popular tourist stop to view the condors.
The wandering albatross has the greatest wingspan of any living flying animal at 3.63 metres (11.9 ft). Among living animals which fly over land, the Andean condor and the marabou stork have the largest wingspan at 3.2 metres (10 ft).
The Andean condor is the national bird of Chile. ... Andean flamingo in the Salar de Atacama, ... Having the largest wingspan-to-body-weight ratio of any bird, they ...
In 2005, there were 127 Californian condors in the wild. As of October 31, 2009 there were 180 birds in the wild. [53] The Andean condor is vulnerable. [23] The American black vulture, turkey vulture, lesser yellow-headed vulture, and greater yellow-headed vulture are listed as species of Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The king vulture is ...