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.

Condor is the common name for two species of New World vultures, each in a monotypic genus. The name derives from the Quechua kuntur. [1] [2] They are the largest flying land birds in the Western Hemisphere. One species, the Andean condor (Vultur gryphus), inhabits the …

Considered by scientists to be one of the heaviest flying birds in the world, the Andean condor is a colossus member of the vulture family. They have one of the largest wingspans of any bird and utilize this to soar at high altitudes, scanning the mountains for food.

They are the National Bird of most Andean countries (but not in Peru, where the splendid Andean cock-of-the-rock holds that distinction). Condors are displayed on many coats-of-arms, stamps and commercial logos. Condorito, a sly little condor, is a popular Latin American comic character.

In Andean mythology, the Andean Condor was associated with the sun deity and was believed to be the ruler of the upper world. The bird is considered a symbol of power and health in many Andean cultures.

Everything you should know about the Andean Condor. The Andean Condor is the largest living raptor species on the planet, with a nearly 11-ft wingspan.

The mighty Andean condor – the heaviest bird of prey in the world and the raptor with the longest wingspan – needs little introduction, says Mike Dilger. Learn all about them in his expert guide - including where to see them

Andean condors are primarily found soaring over open grasslands and mountainous alpine regions, descending to lower elevations to forage in the southern beech forests of Patagonia and the lowland deserts of Peru and Chile. The Andean …

Andean condors are found in mountainous regions, as their name suggests, but also live near coasts replete with ocean breezes and even deserts that feature strong thermal air currents. These...

Mar 4, 2020 · Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (J. del Hoyo, A. Elliott, J. Sargatal, D. A. Christie, and E. de Juana, Editors). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.andcon1.01.