The Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) has black plumage with a white collar of feathers around its neck. It has a bald head and neck, and males have a fleshy comb on the top of their heads. The wingspan of the Andean condor can reach up to 3.3 meters (10.8 feet). The Andean condor is a massive vulture species and one of the largest flying birds in the world. It is known for its impressive wingspan and majestic flight. It is an iconic symbol of the Andes mountains and is considered a national symbol in several South American countries. Andean condors are scavengers, feeding on carrion. They have an excellent sense of smell to locate food from great distances. They are known for their incredible soaring abilities and can glide for long distances without flapping their wings.
- Conservation Status : Vulnerable
- Habitat : Mountains, Highland Moorlands
- Class: Aves
- Order: Accipitriformes
- Family: Cathartidae
- Genus: Vultur
Diet
Carrion, primarily feeding on dead animals.
Colors
Black with white collar feathers
Fun Facts
Huge, wide-ranging vulture of the Andes, but also ranges into lowlands in southern Chile and Tierra del Fuego. Locally fairly common in Chile and adjacent Argentina, less numerous northward.