The Andean condor is the world's biggest bird of prey, which can weigh up to 15 kg and has a wingspan of up to 3.3 meters.

The ostrich, the world’s largest bird, is indigenous to Africa, where ranchers have raised it for commercial purposes for more than a century. A decade ago, entrepreneurs thought that southeastern ...

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The species is given Endangered status in Peru and faces threats including infrastructure collisions, illegal use in folklore events, and wildlife trafficking, researchers said. Photo by David ...