How Big Is a Condor?

How Big Is a Condor?

Condor is the common name for two species of New World vultures, each in a monotypic genus. The name derives from the Quechua kuntur. They are the largest flying land birds in the Western Hemisphere. They are: The Andean condor, which inhabits the Andean mountains.

What is the biggest condor in the world?

Found in the Andes mountains and adjacent Pacific coasts of western South America, the Andean condor is the largest flying bird in the world by combined measurement of weight and wingspan. It has a maximum wingspan of 3.3 m (10 ft 10 in) and weight of 15 kg (33 lb).

Is a condor bigger than an eagle?

Larger than a Bald Eagle; this is the largest bird in North America.

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