A new Andean condor has arrived at the National Aviary, with the hope that he'll play a role in conserving the species.

The páramo covers slopes above 10,000 feet in elevation all over the Andes Mountains, and acts like a giant sponge absorbing ...

The Andean condor is considered threatened but is in far better shape than its California cousin. Reintroduction programs are working to grow populations of these South American birds.

They are commonly found in the rainforests of South America, especially in the Amazon Basin across countries like Brazil, ...

With wingspans stretching up to 3.5m and weighing as much as 15kg, the Andean condor cuts an unmistakable silhouette against the morning sky. Unlike most birds of prey, they do not flap their ...