Andean Condor
NameAndean Condor
Common NameAndean Condor
Scientific NameVultur gryphus
FamilyCathartidae
Wingspan (cm)300
Length (cm)115
Weight (g)11000
Plumage DetailsAdults are mostly glossy black with a distinctive white ruff of feathers around the base of the neck and large white patches on the upper side of the wings, especially visible in flight. The head and neck are largely featherless, typically reddish-pink, with males having a large dark red comb and wattles.
Vocalization / CallAndean Condors are generally silent, but they can produce hissing and grunting sounds, especially when interacting at a carcass or during courtship displays.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsmountains, grassland, rocky areas, coastal cliffs
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountains of South America, from Venezuela and Colombia south through Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
Identifying Featuresimmense size, black plumage with white wing patches, white ruff around neck, bald head (reddish-pink), male has a comb and wattles
Description
The Andean Condor is a massive New World Vulture, characterized by its impressive size and soaring flight. It is primarily a scavenger, often seen gliding effortlessly on air currents in mountainous regions, searching for carrion.
