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Andean Condor
Vultur gryphus
Vulnerable bird
Measurements
Shoulder Height
55 cm
1'10"
Body Length
1.3 m
4'3"
Weight
15 kg
33 lbs
Wingspan
3.2 m
10'6"
About Andean Condor
The Andean condor is one of the largest flying birds by wingspan (320cm) and weight (15 kg). Found along the Andes mountains, it can soar to altitudes of 5,500 meters.
Classification
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Cathartiformes
- Family
- Cathartidae
- Genus
- Vultur
Ecology
- Diet
- carnivore
- Habitat
- mountain, grassland
- Continent
- South America
Fun Fact
Andean condors can fly for over 5 hours without flapping their wings, using thermal updrafts.
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