About the Andean Condor
The Andean condor is a South American New World vulture and is the only extant member of the genus Vultur. It is found in the Andes mountains and adjacent Pacific coasts of western South America. With a maximum wingspan of 3.3 m and weight of 15 kg (33 lb), the Andean condor is one of the largest flying birds in the world, and is generally considered to be the largest bird of prey in the world.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cathartiformes |
| Family | New World Vultures (Cathartidae) |
| Species | Vultur gryphus |
| Species Codes | andcon1, ANCO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Andean Condor belong to?
The Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) belongs to the New World Vultures family (Cathartidae), in the order Cathartiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Andean Condor?
The Andean Condor is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Andean Condor?
The Andean condor is a South American New World vulture and is the only extant member of the genus Vultur. It is found in the Andes mountains and adjacent Pacific coasts of western South America. With a maximum wingspan of 3.3 m and weight of 15 kg (33 lb), the Andean condor is one of the largest fl...
Where can I report a Andean Condor sighting?
You can log sightings of Andean Condor on eBird (ebird.org) using species code andcon1, or on iNaturalist.
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