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Andean Condor: The World’s Largest Flying Bird Faces an Uncertain Future Soaring high above the Andes Mountains, the Andean condor is one of the most impressive birds on the planet. With a wingspan that can exceed 10 feet, it is widely regarded as the largest flying bird in the world and a powerful symbol of South America’s natural heritage. Built for gliding rather than flapping, the condor uses mountain air currents to travel great distances with little effort. It can remain airborne for hours