Tag: Condor

  • Andean Condor Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior

    Andean Condor Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior

    The Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) is the biggest vulture in South America. Like most other vultures, Andean condor is also a scavenger feeding primarily on carrion. They are thought to fly as high as 18,000 feet and are able to spot animal from that height. Unlike any other bird, Andean condor has got the largest…

  • California Condor Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior

    California Condor Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior

    The California condor (Gymnogyps californianus) is the only New World vulture to have survived to date but it is the rarest of the birds. The condor is the largest bird of North America. It was once widespread throughout the southern North America but now the range is reduced to northern Baja and British Columbia. The…

  • Endangered Species For Kids | Top 6 Endangered Species

    Endangered Species For Kids | Top 6 Endangered Species

    Here you’ll enjoy the top ten endangered species for kids. These species require immediate attention from all the people in general, and conservationists in particular. The population is diminishing at a rapid pace perhaps due to illegal hunting, poaching, introduction of some non-native species, and shortage of prey. All these factors contribute towards the endangerment…