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Birds
Andean Condor
Vultur gryphus
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 50-70 years
- Weight
- 7.7-15 kg
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
The Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) is a carnivore species found in Andes Mountains. It typically lives 50-70 years, weighing around 7.7-15 kg, and is currently classified as Vulnerable on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the andean condor: Andean condors can soar for hours without flapping their wings.
Birds are feathered, egg-laying vertebrates known for flight, complex songs, and remarkable migratory abilities. With thousands of species worldwide, they occupy nearly every habitat on the planet.