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Andean Condor
Vultur gryphus
Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) — Birds of Prey of South America.
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The Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) is a member of the Cathartidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 11.2 kg. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Accipitriformes
- Family Cathartidae New World Vultures
- Genus Vultur
- Species gryphus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 11.2 kg
- Diet
- Scavengers
- Family
- Cathartidae
- Order
- Accipitriformes
- Habitat
- Grassland & open country
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Andean Condor feeds largely by scavenging carrion.
Behaviour
A bird of open grassland, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Andean Condor is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) belongs to the Cathartidae family of the order Accipitriformes. It occurs naturally across South America. Its distribution covers SA Venezuela to s Chile and Argentina.
It is a very large bird. Adults weighs around 11.2 kg, with a wing length of about 79 cm and a tail of around 35.9 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 2.5 million km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Andean Condor?
The Andean Condor is a very large bird that weighs around 11.2 kg.
Where does the Andean Condor live?
The Andean Condor is found across South America with a range covering SA Venezuela to s Chile and Argentina, where it favours open grassland, scrub and lightly vegetated country.
What family does the Andean Condor belong to?
The Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) belongs to the Cathartidae family, in the order Accipitriformes.
What does the Andean Condor eat?
The Andean Condor feeds largely by scavenging carrion.
Does the Andean Condor migrate?
The Andean Condor is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Andean Condor endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Andean Condor make?
1 real field recording of the Andean Condor — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Andean Condor's range?
The Andean Condor has a mapped global range of about 2.5 million km².
Conservation
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