Large in size and overwhelming in size, the Andean condor It is one of the most important species of fauna in the area of the mountain range. Considered as cultural and natural heritage of South America, it is in danger of extinction.
It is one of the largest scavenger birds and knows how to use air currents to move as it pleases in the vastness of the sky. However the Andean condor It is usually news because the so-called progress destroyed its natural habitat.
The Andean condor has as scientific name Vultur Gryphus and inhabits most of the countries of South America, such as Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia and Argentina. Thanks to its wings, it can rise and reach 7 thousand meters.
Because it has considerable weight, this bird He chooses to live in the heights and use the abundant air currents to be able to plan. In his physical appearance, he stands out for the white feather scarf that he has around his neck.
They are part of the vulture family and, like these, they feed on carrion, which makes them invaluable for the environment. Feeding on animals that can decompose prevents the spread of disease.
Their place to live is in mountainous areas, but also near the sea because they need the sea breeze to be able to fly. They build their nests on cliffs or in small caves and from there they observe their prey.
striking facts
The andean condors they use a strange method to cool themselves: it consists of leaving their excrement on their own paws. Since stool is liquid, when it evaporates, it cools the area. On the other hand, it is estimated that they can reach 50 years of life.
As far as offspring is concerned, it usually lays an egg every two years. They can survive without eating for up to 5 weeks, but when they finally do eat they are able to gobble up 5 kilograms of meat in a day.
