
The Andean Condor is a species of South American bird in the New World vulture family Cathartidae and is the only member of the genus ''Vultur''. Found in the Andes mountains and adjacent Pacific coasts of western South America, the Andean Condor has a wingspan of up to 3.2 m/10.5 ft but is exceeded by the Wandering Albatross the Southern Royal Albatross the Dalmatian and the Great White Pelicans.
Similar species: New World Vultures
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Uploaded Mar 23, 2013. Captured Mar 22, 2013 19:17 in Azalea, South Africa.
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My apologies to Ferdy, I see my composition is very similar to your awesome Griffon Vulture. It was not intentional I assure you. Suffice to say that yours is a far superior photo! Posted 12 years ago