![]() These long-lived birds have survived over 75 years in captivity, but they reproduce slowly. These birds do not have sharp predator's claws, but they will raid birds' nests for eggs or even young hatchlings. Along the coasts, condors will feed on dead marine animals like seals or fish. They prefer to feast on large animals, wild or domestic, and in picking the carcasses, they perform an important function as a natural clean-up crew. ![]() Scavenging and DietĬondors are vultures, so they keep their sharp eyes peeled for the carrion that makes up most of their diet. Like their relatives, the California condors, Andean condors have bald heads. These condors are mostly black, but males have a distinctive white “collar” around their necks and some white markings on their wings as well. Andean condors are found in mountainous regions, as their name suggests, but also live near coasts replete with ocean breezes and even deserts that feature strong thermal air currents. For that reason, these birds prefer to live in windy areas where they can glide on air currents with little effort. Because they are so heavy (up to 33 pounds), even their enormous 10-foot wingspan needs some help to keep them aloft. The one-of-a-kind exhibit, which has already been displayed at art galeries and nature centers throughout Argentina, contains photographs, paintings and other works of art that document the reintroduction Andean condors back to the wild and celebrate the cultural practices of indigenous communities that revere the condor as a sacred messenger of nature.Andean condors are massive birds, among the largest in the world that are able to fly. Host a fundraising event at your zoo by premiering El Cielo Otra Vez, the critically acclaimed documentary film about the Andean Condor Conservation Program.īECOME A PROGRAM SUPPORTER and receive an opportunity to host the 'Return of the Condor" mixed-media art exhibit at your facility. CLICK HERE to see how facilities like the Greenville Zoo are already contributing to our efforts in this manner. Your contribution will be used to purchase GPS transmitters and sateliite data to help monitor condors reintroduced to the wild.Įncourage your zoo to dedicate a Quarters for Conservation kiosk to raise funds for the Andean Condor Conservation Program. Support is needed to protect the Andean condor and its habitat, and you can help make a difference!ĭONATE NOW. ![]() ZCOG serves as the administrative, financial management, and North American fundraising agency for this program, and has helped outfit a remote research station in Argentine Patagonia, purchase critical research equipment, and acquire satellite monitoring data. ![]() The Andean Condor Conservation Program (PCCA), under the leadership of Luis Jacomé, has spearheaded innovation in Andean condor captive-rearing, rescue, and rehabilitation developed new release and monitoring methodologies and promoted conservation education and local community partnerships. To address these issues, ZCOG is working with the Fundación BioAndina (FBA) and the Buenos Aires Zoo on a collaborative, multi-institution conservation and research initiative designed to captive-breed and re-introduce condor populations in their former range. Lack of data on the bird’s range and ecology also hampers the implementation of conservation strategies. Habitat loss, illegal hunting, and environmental toxins all combine to threaten the species’ long-term survival. Unfortunately, this magnificent bird faces extinction challenges throughout its extensive range in South America, and is listed as ‘Near Threatened’ by the IUCN. With a wingspan of over ten feet, the Andean condor ( Vultur gryphus) is an impressive scavenger bird that figures prominently in Andean culture and mythology, and plays a critical role in the ecological balance of the Patagonia coast and Andes mountains.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |