"My name in Quechua is kuntur (condor) and the Incas believed that I was immortal."
Andean Condor
Vultur gryphus
Idiomas
Clasificación
| Clase | Aves |
| Orden | Cathartiformes |
| Peso | 11 - 13 kg |
| Longitud | 0.9 - 1.3 m |
Estado de conservación mundial
VU Vulnerable
¿Quién soy?
I am a majestic scavenger bird. My plumage is deep black, with a white-collar of feathers and a bald head. Males of my species differ from females because they have a crest and brown eyes, whereas the female's eyes are red.
¿De qué me alimento?
I am a scavenger bird. For this reason, I play an important ecological role by accelerating the decomposition process of the carrion that I consume.
¿Dónde vivo?
You can find me from coastal areas up to 5500 meters above sea level. I prefer open lands to find my food easily. My species has been observed from Colombia to Argentina.
Para que me conozcas mejor
Flying between the mountains.
My wingspan can measure up to 3.5 meters, and I can easily fly above 7000 meters above sea level. I can fly many miles, gliding with my wings outstretched.
