Andean condors are massive birds, among the largest in the world that are able to fly. Because they are so heavy (up to 33 pounds), even their enormous 10-foot wingspan needs some help to keep ...

Birds of prey are large, predatory birds with sharp talons and hooked bills that are known for their strength, freedom, and ...

Flightless species of birds (such as ostriches, which are the largest living birds) tend to outsize any of the largest birds ...

Birds come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, and their ability to soar through the skies has always captivated us. But when ...

Adult female soaring in central Chile with broad wings, some of the largest of any bird. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert!

A Swansea University researcher is aiming to map the flight patterns of one of the world's largest ... focuses on Andean condors as they demonstrate the most extreme example of birds using rising ...

Thirteen of the birds were found in Neuquén and the other ten in Santa Cruz. The Fundación Bioandina Argentina and Aves Argentinas denounced on Monday that 23 Andean condors appeared lifeless in ...