Flightless species of birds (such as ostriches, which are the largest living birds) tend to outsize any of the largest birds in the sky. Bigger sizes, while a liability in the air, can keep flightless ...

If there’s a bird that commands attention with its sheer presence, it’s the Andean condor (Vultur gryphus). Found soaring over the rugged landscapes of South America, this raptor boasts a ...

The Andean condor is considered threatened but is in far better shape than its California cousin. Reintroduction programs are working to grow populations of these South American birds.

Andrew Sachs narrates this wildlife exploration of the Andes in South America, focusing in particular on the Condor bird. We look at the beautiful landscapes of the Andes seen through the condor's ...