Within the framework of the **First Simultaneous Condor Census** in **Neuquén**, organized by various institutions such as the Protected Natural Areas of Neuquén, the Applied Ecology Center of Neuquén, Bioandina Foundation, and the National Parks Administration, the first results of the **simultaneous counts** carried out in the province were obtained.
A maximum of 61 individuals were simultaneously recorded at all **observation posts**. This, with a ratio of 60% adults and 40% non-reproductive age, which **represents an important population indicator**.
## Participation and Observations of the Condor Census in Neuquén
Rangers and technicians from **Lanín National Park** participated in the census at sites with historical presence of the Andean condor, recording several specimens flying over the **roosting areas**.
This first census shows the expected trends according to population studies in **Argentina** and **Chile**. Future censuses will allow evaluating the **population dynamics** of this threatened species throughout the different seasons, and defining conservation strategies based on reliable data.
The conservation of the **Andean condor** is **essential for biodiversity and ecosystem balance** where it inhabits. This census is an important step towards the protection and preservation of this emblematic species.
*Image: A maximum of 61 individuals were simultaneously recorded at all observation posts.*
## The Vulnerability of the Andean Condor
The **Andean condor (Vultur gryphus)**, the largest scavenger bird in the world, faces serious threats, including poisoning by pesticides and lead, leading to its categorization as **vulnerable at a global level**.
Northern Patagonia has been particularly affected, with numerous cases of condors **dying from poisoning**. In this sense, the census is considered crucial to understand the size and dynamics of condor populations in Neuquén.
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