Condor Wingspan & Size: How Big Are They?

This is the largest flying bird on Earth. The Andean Condor, found along South America’s Andes Mountains, has a wingspan reaching over 10 feet—longer than a person is tall. Despite its enormous size, it can glide for hours without flapping, using mountain updrafts to stay aloft in thin air. Tag someone who’d be amazed by the kings of the Andes & save this for your next wildlife deep-dive. #AndeanCondor #BirdsOfPrey #LivingDinosaurs | Safari Davis

THREE NEW CONDORS TAKE TO THE SKIES IN PATAGONIA Cheered on by community groups from throughout the region, three once-captive Andean condors were released into the blue expanse of Patagonian skies by the Manku Project to reinforce a growing local population of the largest raptor in the world. After months of rehabilitation and acclimatization, Carmen, Auquinco, and Farellón were released, outfitted with satellite and radio transmitters which will collect key data about their health and use of h

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