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Andean Condor

Vultur gryphus · Cathartidae · Accipitriformes

Best monthsJan · Oct–Novmost records
Records83,270in 4 countries
Most seen inArgentina33,007 records
Red ListVulnerableIUCN status
Andean Condor
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About

Andean Condor in brief

The andean condor (Vultur gryphus) is a bird of the Cathartidae family — species of bird.

Across the 4 countries we cover it has 83,270 published records, most of them from Argentina, Chile and Ecuador. It is recorded through much of the year, most often in January, October and November.

Its global conservation status is vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

Argentina33,007 records · best Oct, Nov
Chile28,950 records · best Nov, Oct
Ecuador18,503 records · best Nov, Jan
Bolivia2,810 records · best Sep, Oct
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.

Relatives

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