What's The World's Biggest Bird Of Prey
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The Andean condor is the world's biggest bird of prey, which can weigh up to 15 kg and has a wingspan of up to 3.3 meters.
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It is a New World vulture found in the Andes mountains and along the adjacent Pacific coasts of western South America.
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It uses its size and strength to soar over the Andes mountains, primarily feeding on carrion.
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It is a large, black vulture with white markings, a large wingspan, and a bald head and neck.
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Males have a fleshy crest on their head and a white neck ruff, while females are smaller and lack the crest.
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Their large size makes flight challenging, so they often soar for long distances on air currents.
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While they are skilled scavengers, they may also raid nests for eggs or young birds.
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They are intelligent and live in social groups with a dominance hierarchy.
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