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Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) female. Lomas de San Fernando, Ica region, Peru. Nov 29, 2015. Andean Condor,Geotagged,Peru,Spring,Vultur gryphus Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) female.

Lomas de San Fernando, Ica region, Peru. Nov 29, 2015.

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  1. Such an enormous bird! Posted 9 years ago
  2. I've also seen these birds in the Andes in Ecuador. They are the most magnificent birds I've ever seen! 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 Thibaud Aronson
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Uploaded Jul 29, 2016. Captured Nov 29, 2015 16:59 in Unnamed Road, Peru.
  • PENTAX K-3
  • f/7.1
  • 1/2000s
  • ISO800
  • 300mm