Colombia is the premier destination for birdwatching. Its biodiversity, landscapes, and commitment to conservation make it ...

The Andean condor is the world's heaviest soaring bird and can weigh up to 15kg The world's heaviest soaring bird flaps its wings just 1% of the time during flight, researchers have found.

Andean condors are massive birds, among the largest in the world that are able to fly. Because they are so heavy (up to 33 pounds), even their enormous 10-foot wingspan needs some help to keep ...

The largest landfill in Chile, Loma Los Colorados, hosts the largest known aggregation of Andean condors (Vultur gryphus) at a single site. That's according to a new study published in the Journal ...

The largest vulture, with a wingspan up to 10.5 feet, the Andean Condor soars high in the Andes and symbolizes power in South American cultures. With a wingspan of up to 10 feet, this critically ...

This happens thanks to the Andean Condor Conservation Program (PCCA), of which Temaikèn is a part. Yastay and Huasi are two condors that were born in Cordoba and La Rioja, respectively.

Condors of the vultur gryphus species died of pesticide poisoning. Wildlife and environmental organisations Monday denounced the deaths of 23 Andean condors in Argentine Patagonia due to the use ...

The Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) is one of the largest flying birds with a wingspan of up to 3.2m (10.5ft). In December, it had its threat level raised to "vulnerable" from "near threatened".

Soaring on three-metre wings, Andean condors are one of the largest flying birds in the world. They scavenge a living across the Andes often relying on the remains of carcasses. They can live for more ...

Colombia is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, home to species like the Andean condor, pink river dolphin, ...