Andean Condor
VU

Andean Condor

Vultur gryphus

Declining

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andean_condor

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Habitat

Andean Condors inhabit high-altitude mountainous regions throughout the Andes, preferring open grasslands, alpine areas, and cliff faces for roosting and nesting between 1,000 to 5,000 meters elevation. They utilize vast territories that can extend over 200 square kilometers, soaring above páramo, puna grasslands, and rocky outcrops while searching for carrion in both pristine wilderness and areas with livestock activity.

Grassland· majorDesert· major

Conservation measures underway

Legislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Andean Condor classified as Vulnerable?
Andean Condor is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Andean Condor live?
Andean Condor occurs in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Ecuador (plus 3 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Andean Condor?
The main threats to Andean Condor are 2.1, 2.3, 5.1, and 5.1.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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