Urubu noir vs condor des Andes

Coragyps atratus comparé à Vultur gryphus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Urubu noir condor des Andes
Nom scientifique Coragyps atratus Vultur gryphus
Ordre Cathartiformes Cathartiformes
Famille Cathartidae Cathartidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Vulnerable
Longueur
Envergure 82,0 cm (32.3 in) 158,0 cm (62.2 in)
Poids 1811,8333333333333 g (63.91 oz) 11325,0 g (399.48 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 2-4 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Urubu noir only

condor des Andes only

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Urubu noir

Vulnerable

condor des Andes

About These Birds

Urubu noir

The American Black Vulture is a heavy-bodied scavenger weighing nearly 1,800 g with a broad 82 cm wingspan, widespread across the Americas from the United States to Argentina. It soars on thermals in flocks, relying primarily on sight to locate carrion.

condor des Andes

The Andean Condor is one of the world's largest flying birds, with a massive 158 cm wingspan and weighing over 11 kg. It soars on thermal currents along the Andes, scavenging carcasses across vast territories. This vulnerable species is a cultural icon across South American Andean nations.

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