Andean Condor - Vultur gryphus

Length 3.3-4.3 ft (100.0-130.0 cm)
Wingspan 10.5 ft (320.0 cm)
Weight 1.8-3.3 lb (800-1500 g)
Clutch Size 1
Chicks at birth Altricial
IUCN Conservation Status Near Threatened
Continents:SA
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The Andean Condor is a South American bird in the "New World Vulture" family. They are found in the Andes Mountains and have the largest wingspan of any land bird. They are the national symbol of Peru, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia and Ecuador.

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