Brandywine Park in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

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Andean Condor

Vultur gryphus

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 10, 2023

1. Andean Condor Marker

Inscription.
People need vultures. These highly efficient scavengers likely limit the spread of diseases by feeding on carcasses that would otherwise rot.

Andean condors have the largest wingspan of any landbird on Earth. Their huge wings help them soar for hundreds of miles to find food.

Brandywine Zoo is a leader in vulture conservation. We have supported condor reintroductions in South America and partner with the African Vultures SAFE program to stop the African Vulture Crisis.

🍽️ Eats carrion (animal carcasses).
🏠 Lives on cliffs of the Andes mountains in western and northwestern South America.
⏰ Can live for over 50 years in the wild, over 75 under human care.

Conservation Status: Vulnerable
Andean condors are threatened by poaching, capture for traditional rituals, and loss of food sources.

Erected by Brandywine Zoo; Delaware State Parks.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Delaware State Parks series list.

Location. This marker has been

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replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 39° 45.337′ N, 75° 32.962′ W. Marker was in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It was in Brandywine Park. It could be reached from North Park Drive east of North Van Buren Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 200 N Park Dr, Wilmington DE 19802, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in Greater Philadelphia.

It was also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

on the Delmarva Peninsula,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: A different marker also named Andean Condor (a few steps from this marker); Bobcat (a few steps from this marker); Red Panda Conservation (within shouting distance of this marker); Red Panda (within

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 10, 2023

2. Andean Condor Marker

shouting distance of this marker); Ameraucana (within shouting distance of this marker); Barred Rock (within shouting distance of this marker); Delaware Blue Hen (within shouting distance of this marker); Yoshino Cherry (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Andean Condor (has been replaced with this marker).

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has replaced the linked marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 231 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.