The Andean Condor, native to western and southern South America, is the world's heaviest flying bird of prey, averaging 9 to 11.25 kg (20 to 25 lb) in weight. It reaches a length of 1.4 m (54 in).
The Andean Condor was once found in the Andes Mountains of South America from Venezuela to the islands of Tierra del Fuego in the Strait of Magellan. They have been extirpated from many parts of their former range. They are generally confined to areas where strong winds are available to support their soaring flight. These habitats include deserts that produce strong thermals, high mountains with deflected winds off the steep slopes, and coasts where sea breezes deflect off dunes.
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