What is Andean condor?
{{Taxobox | name = Andean condor | image = Kondor_2.JPG | image_width = 250px | image_caption = | status = NT | status_system = iucn3.1 | regnum = [[Animal]]ia | classis = [[Aves]] | ordo = [[Accipitriformes]] | familia = [[Cathartidae]] | genus = '''''Vultur''''' | binomial = ''Vultur gryphus'' | binomial_authority = [[Carolus Linnaeus|Linnaeus]], 1758 | range_map=AndeanMap.png | range_map_width= 250px | range_map_caption = Andean Condor distribution Yellow – range/distribution}} The '''Andean condor''' (''Vultur gryphus''), is a [[vulture]]-like [[bird]] species found in the [[Andes]] mountains and adjacent Pacific coasts of western [[South America]]. It is the largest flying land bird in the Western Hemisphere and the heaviest member of the order [[Accipitriformes]]. The condor is primarily a [[scavenger]], feeding on [[carrion]], and belongs to the [[New World vulture]]. Although about 5&nbsp;cm shorter (beak to tail) on average than the [[California condor]], the Andean condor is undoubtedly larger in wingspan: 108-122 in (274–310&nbsp;cm). It is also heavier: up to 24-33&nbsp;lb (11–15&nbsp;kg) for males and 16-24&nbsp;lb (7.5–11&nbsp;kg) for females. Overall length can range from 46 to 53&nbsp;inches (117 to 135&nbsp;cm). Measurements are usually taken from specimens reared in captivity. {{-}} {{biology-stub}} [[Category:Birds of South America]] [[Category:Vultures]] [[Category:Cathartidae]] [[Category:National symbols of Bolivia]] [[Category:National symbols of Chile]] [[Category:National symbols of Colombia]]