Andean condor

The best places to see Andean condors in Argentina, one of the most emblematic birds of South America

The Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) is one of the most emblematic birds of South America, admired for its imposing size and its ability to fly up to 300 kilometers in a single day, almost effortlessly, thanks to the air...

The special bond of a town in Santa Cruz with the Andean condor: they dream of being its national capital

In the small town of 28 de Noviembre, in Santa Cruz, the Andean condor is not just a symbol: it is part of the community's identity. With only 9,000 inhabitants, the municipality has developed a deep bond with this...

Gendarmes rescue an Andean condor in Santa Cruz: what is the conservation protocol for this species

The **Andean condor (*Vultur Gryphus*)** is one of the most emblematic birds of South America and a (https://noticiasambientales.com/animales/san-luis-75-voluntarios-realizaron-la-primera-capacitacion-para-el-censo-de-condor-andino/). Its population faces multiple threats due to **habitat degradation, the use of toxic baits, and poaching**. This makes each registered specimen of...

San Luis: 75 volunteers conducted the first training for the Andean Condor Census.

The BioAndina Foundation and Eco Parque from Buenos Aires carried out the first contact with more than 75 census takers in the historic first Andean condor census in the province of San Luis. The main speakers were Luis Jacome and...

San Luis: The private reserve Piedra del Agua became Andean Condor Sanctuary

The **Andean Condor Conservation Program (PCCA)** has celebrated the inclusion of a **Private Protected Natural Area** near **La Carolina, San Luis**, a key territory for the **feeding and flight of Andean condors** in the central mountains. Just a few months...

Andean Condor: Record Sightings in Mendoza during the 18th Simultaneous Census

In Mendoza, a record of avistamiento de ejemplares de cóndor andino was reached. It was during the 18th Simultaneous Andean Condor Census (Vultur gryphus), within the network of Protected Natural Areas (ANP) of the province. It is part of an...

Two condors were released in the Quebrada del Condorito National Park.

Two **(https://noticiasambientales.com/turismo/donde-avistar-al-condor-andino-puntos-clave-para-observar-esta-especie-vital-en-el-ecosistema/)** (Vultur gryphus) were released in the **(https://noticiasambientales.com/turismo/donde-avistar-al-condor-andino-puntos-clave-para-observar-esta-especie-vital-en-el-ecosistema/)** after being rescued and rehabilitated in the province of Córdoba. The action was carried out by a team formed by the **National Parks Administration** (APN), the Province of Córdoba, and...

Where to spot the Andean condor: key points to observe this vital species in the ecosystem

The **Andean condor** is one of the (https://noticiasambientales.com/animales/impresionante-encuentro-con-un-condor-andino/), with a wingspan that can exceed three meters. It inhabits the **Andes Mountains** and nearby regions, from Venezuela to Tierra del Fuego. Its **black plumage**, with a white collar around the neck...

Tracking program records condor flights: 400 kilometers in two days

During 2024, flight patterns of condors at high altitudes covering extensive distances were detected and recorded. These condors were released and monitored using a satellite detection system. The data was collected last year by the Manku Project, in collaboration with...

The first condor census was carried out in Neuquén.

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...

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