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 ...

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 ...

The Andean condor is the world's heaviest soaring bird and can weigh up to 15kg The world's heaviest soaring bird flaps its wings just 1% of the time during flight, researchers have found.

The largest bird on Earth is the ostrich, which can stand as tall as 9 feet and weigh between 220 and 350 pounds. Although ...

Waste disposals, despite their apparent positive effect as a food subsidy, can have detrimental effects due to condors’ consumption of potentially dangerous compounds. Disclaimer: AAAS and ...

We usually think of birds as small and delicate, but did you know that some of the biggest birds in the world have special ...

A Hainan Airlines flight from Italy bound for China had to make an emergency landing after the right engine burst into flames ...

Soaring on three-metre wings, Andean condors are one of the largest flying birds in the world. They scavenge a living across the Andes often relying on the remains of carcasses. They can live for more ...

Scientists have unveiled an innovative design for wind turbine blades inspired by the wings of Andean condors. These modifications could boost turbine efficiency by an average of 10 per cent.

Three years ago, the San Francisco Zoo enthusiastically shared plans to convert an old sea lion exhibit into a new habitat for a pair of Andean condors. The exhibit was supposed to open by last ...

With 6,435 kilometers of coastline, the South American nation of Chile plays host to marine creatures like the blue whale and orca, while marvelous birds like the Andean condor can be spotted ...