The Andean Condor
The Andean Condor is a magnificent bird that is both the largest flying bird in the world by combined measurement of weight and wingspan, which is around 10 feet. Residing mainly in the Andes mountains and the Pacific coasts of South America, its plumage is eye-catching with mostly black feathers but the males have a frill of white feathers around the base of the neck and a bold, red or pinkish bare face, neck, and crop. Their large, hooked beaks are perfect for their scavenger lifestyle.
| Andean Condor | |
|---|---|
| Size | Wingspan up to 10 feet (3 meters) |
| Weight | Up to 33 pounds (15 kilograms) |
| Speed | Speed: 55 mph (88.5 km/hr) |
| Key Strength | Powerful wings and sharp talons |
| Biggest Weakness | Vulnerable to attacks on the ground |
| Scientific Name | Vultur gryphus |
| Family | Cathartidae |
| Habitat | Mountains |
| Geography | Andes Mountains of South America |
| Diet | Carrion (dead animals) |
| Lifespan | 50 years - 75 years |
The Andean Condor
The Andean Condor is a magnificent bird that is both the largest flying bird in the world by combined measurement of weight and wingspan, which is around 10 feet. Residing mainly in the Andes mountains and the Pacific coasts of South America, its plumage is eye-catching with mostly black feathers but the males have a frill of white feathers around the base of the neck and a bold, red or pinkish bare face, neck, and crop. Their large, hooked beaks are perfect for their scavenger lifestyle.
Fun Fact: Despite their large size and powerful appearance, Andean Condors actually prefer to glide on air currents rather than flapping their wings!
| Andean Condor | |
|---|---|
| Size | Wingspan up to 10 feet (3 meters) |
| Weight | Up to 33 pounds (15 kilograms) |
| Speed | Speed: 55 mph (88.5 km/hr) |
| Key Strength | Powerful wings and sharp talons |
| Biggest Weakness | Vulnerable to attacks on the ground |
| Scientific Name | Vultur gryphus |
| Family | Cathartidae |
| Habitat | Mountains |
| Geography | Andes Mountains of South America |
| Diet | Carrion (dead animals) |
| Lifespan | 50 years - 75 years |
Andean Condor Matchups
We use AI to simulate matchups between the Andean Condor and other animals. Our simulation considers size, strength, and natural predatory behaviors to determine the most likely outcome.
Fun Fact: Male and female condors play the roles of doting parents, sharing the responsibility of incubating their egg and later, raising their chick together.
Fun Fact: Andean Condors can live for over 70 years in captivity, which is longer than many humans, making them one of the longest-living birds on the planet!