Saturday, March 24, 2012

SPECIES IN REVIEW- ANDEAN CONDOR

This South American bird is called the Andean Condor.  It has the longest wingspan of any land bird.  This species is primarily a scavenger, feeding on carrion.  It prefers deer and cattle.  One of the world's longest living birds, it has a lifespan of up to 100 years old in captivity.  Classified as near threatened.  Image of condor from the Denver Zoo by Mike Leveille

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