Bird group

New World Vultures

7 species in this group — each with its conservation status, population estimate and a short description.

Andean Condor
Vultur gryphus
Vulnerable≈ 6.7K

The Andean Condor is a scavenging raptor-like bird of the Andes from Colombia and Venezuela south to Tierra del Fuego. It soars widely in…

Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Least Concern≈ 50M-99,999,999

The Black Vulture is a scavenging raptor-like bird of the Americas from the southern United States through Central and South America. It…

California Condor
California Condor
Gymnogyps californianus
Critically Endangered≈ 93

The California Condor is a scavenging raptor-like bird of California, Arizona, Utah, Baja California, and reintroduction areas of western…

Greater Yellow-headed Vulture
Cathartes melambrotus
Least Concern≈ Unknown

The Greater Yellow-headed Vulture is a scavenging raptor-like bird of Amazonian and northern South American forests. It soars widely in…

King Vulture
Sarcoramphus papa
Least Concern≈ Unknown

The King Vulture is a scavenging raptor-like bird of tropical forests from southern Mexico through Central and South America. It soars…

Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture
Cathartes burrovianus
Least Concern≈ 500K-4,999,999

The Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture is a scavenging raptor-like bird of savannas, wetlands, and open lowlands from Mexico to South America. It…

Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Least Concern≈ 28M

The Turkey Vulture is a scavenging raptor-like bird of the Americas from southern Canada through Central and South America. It soars widely…