Name: Condor

Description: The Andean condor has the larger wingspread, reaching about 3.23 m (about 10.5 ft); the wingspread of the California condor does not exceed about 2.9 m (about 9.5 ft). The California condor is somewhat heavier, weighing up to 14 kg (up to 31 lb), and male Andean condors weigh about 11.5 kg (about 25 lb). Both condors have sooty-black body plumage and a large white area in the wing, on the upper side in the Andean condor and on the underside in the California condor. The naked head of the Andean condor is dull red, and the males have a prominent fleshy comb on the forehead. A fluffy white ruff encircles the lower neck. California condors lack the comb, but the naked skin of the head of adults is bright yellow and red. The neck ruff is of long, pointed, black feathers.

Reason for being endangered: -

Where you can find them: The Andean condor is found along the Andes mountain chain from Venezuela to the Strait of Magellan, sometimes descending to feed on eggs in seabird colonies along the Pacific. The California condor had a wide range in prehistoric times, but for many years prior to 1987 was restricted to California.