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Vultur gryphus

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Description:

The biggest America's bird. Maybe the biggest flying bird of the world. Black feathers, white around the neck. The head is red. Scavenger, feed on carrion.

Habitat:

Lives in Andes mountains and adjacent Pacific coasts of western South America.

Notes:

Flying over Chillán.

Reference Links:

EOL: Vultur gryphus, Andean Condor, Condor de Los Andes - AVES DE CHILE

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PublishedDecember 10, 2011

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