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Condor  Andean Condor,Chile,Geotagged,Summer,Vultur gryphus Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

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  1. oh my! These birds are intimidating, so large. Capturing one in flight like this is truly spectacular! Posted 9 years ago
    1. Thank you Ferdy! And they were so close... A whole family practising flying with the kids;-) Posted 9 years ago
  2. Great bird! Beautiful, cheers* Posted 9 years ago
    1. Thank you! Posted 9 years ago

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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
Species identified by Tarsier
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Uploaded Dec 14, 2015. Captured Jan 3, 2011 19:00 in Y-205, Torres de Paine, Región de Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena, Chile.
  • Canon EOS 7D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/2048s
  • ISO400
  • 400mm