Andean Condor
Vultur gryphus
(L 39-48" WS 108-122"
WT 24-33 lb)
WT 24-33 lb)
Largest flying bird in West
Hemisphere...found at higher
Andean elevations.
Hemisphere...found at higher
Andean elevations.
near Marcapomacocha
(elev. ~ 14,500 ft)
24May09
Population considered “Near
Threatened” due to persecution by
humans because of alleged attacks
on livestock.
Threatened” due to persecution by
humans because of alleged attacks
on livestock.
IUCN Watch List
Status is Near
Status is Near
Threatened
Resurrected from extinction, the
California Condor is the largest
flying bird in No. America.
California Condor is the largest
flying bird in No. America.
(Debbie Blue)