What is a Condor?
Q: What is a Condor?
A: A Condor is a type of New World vulture.
Q: How many species of Condors are there?
A: There are two species of Condors, the Andean Condor and the California Condor.
Q: Which genus are Condors a part of?
A: Condors are each the only species in their genus and are part of the family Cathartidae.
Q: What is the difference between New World and Old World vultures?
A: New World and Old World vultures evolved from different ancestors and are in different families. New World vultures are in the family Cathartidae, whereas Old World vultures are in the family Accipitridae.
Q: What do Condors feed on and how do they adapt to their feeding method?
A: Condors are scavengers and feed on carrion (dead animals). Their distinctive bare heads are an adaptation to their feeding method as it helps to keep them clean while they feed inside a carcass.
Q: How big is the Andean Condor's wingspan?
A: The Andean Condor's wingspan is between 274 and 310 cm.
Q: What is the difference in size between the Andean Condor and the California Condor?
A: The Andean Condor is bigger than the California Condor. The Andean Condor weighs around 11-15 kg and has a larger wingspan than the California Condor.
