Meet The World's Largest Vulture
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The Andean Condor is the largest vulture in the world in terms of its wingspan.
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It is the largest of all vulture species and the largest bird of prey. Its wingspan can reach nearly 10.5 feet.
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Native to the Andes mountains, it is a master of soaring, riding thermals effortlessly for hours.
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It feeds on carrion such as llamas and alpacas using its powerful beak.
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Male condors are larger and have a distinctive fleshy crown (caruncle) on their heads for attracting mates.
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The Andean Condor has a slow reproductive rate, laying only one egg every other year.
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Their feet are adapted for walking, with blunt talons, and their beaks are strong for tearing flesh from carcasses.
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They have large, white patches on the underside of their wings, visible when in flight.
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