Andean condors are massive birds, among the largest in the world that are able to fly. Because they are so heavy (up to 33 pounds), even their enormous 10-foot wingspan needs some help to keep ...

Birds have fascinated humans for centuries, with their ability to take to the skies effortlessly. But when it comes to sheer ...

The author of a mysterious string of letters telling tales of a murderous priest in a steamy affair and a judge having gay sex on a golf course sent to dozens of homes and businesses has taken to the ...

I begin by describing the cultural meaning of Andean condors (Vultur gryphus ... 2008. Vulture Culture: Birds of Migration and Transformation Among the Bribri of Costa Rica. Paper Presented at the ...

Thirteen of the birds were found in Neuquén and the other ten in Santa Cruz. The Fundación Bioandina Argentina and Aves Argentinas denounced on Monday that 23 Andean condors appeared lifeless in ...

Meet the 5 Largest Flying Birds in the World: These majestic giants of the skies inspire awe with their immense wingspans and incredible soaring abilities. The Andean Condor, with a wingspan of up ...

1. The bald neck and bare heads of vultures keep their feathers from sticking to blood while eating corpses. 2. During hot days, vultures engage in a process called urohydrosis. They urinate on their ...

Adult female soaring in central Chile with broad wings, some of the largest of any bird. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert!

The Andean condor, which lives in the Andes, is the largest flying bird on Earth. Its body weight can reach up to 15 kilograms, and its wingspan often exceeds 3 metres. This magnificent bird ...

Magellanic tapaculos and even the Andean condor, a majestic creature that serves as the national bird of Chile. After a lengthy hiking session, you’ll certainly be in need of some rest and ...

The project focuses on Andean condors as they demonstrate the most extreme example of birds using rising air to gain a free ride. This dependence restricts them to mountainous areas where they are ...