Birds of Peru - Vultur


Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) Vulnerable Colca Canyon, Peru
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Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) Vulnerable Zoo, Cusco, Peru
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Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) Female Vulnerable
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One of the largest flying birds. Like a vulture, the Andean Condor feeds on carrion. Lack of puma kills as well as feral dogs have reduced numbers of this species. As has poisoning, sometimes from eating poisoned puma carcasses.

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