Because they are so heavy (up to 33 pounds), even their enormous 10-foot wingspan needs some help ... for their young for a full year. The Andean condor is considered threatened but is in far ...

From oceans to mountains, these birds with massive wingspans expertly dominate the skies, flying great distances.

But when it comes to sheer size and wingspan, some birds dominate the skies in ways that seem almost unreal. From the mighty Andean condor to the record-breaking wandering albatross, let’s dive ...

A young California condor from the L.A. Zoo had been flying freely for only three months when he died after ingesting a lead ...

Scientists have unveiled an innovative design for wind turbine blades inspired by the wings of Andean condors. This design modification could boost turbine efficiency by an average of 10 percent.

The magnificent Andean condor is the world's biggest bird of prey, with a wingspan maxing out at around 3.2m, and weighing up to 15kg ...

The condor died from trauma caused by a gunshot wound ... California condors are the largest land birds in North America, with a wingspan of almost 10 feet. They typically have lifelong mates and are ...