The Right Tool: As a scavenger, the condor uses its strong, curved beak to tear apart a carcass.
Latin name: Vultur gryphus Where: Condor Flight Length: 3.3 to 4.3 ft Weight: 18 to 33 lbs Wingspan: Up to 10.5 ft Lifespan: 46 yrs Habitat: Desert, mountains, grasslands and coasts Diet: Carrion Risk Status: Species at Risk (IUCN—Lower risk/near threatened) Range: Western South America