Brandywine Park in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Andean Condor
Vultur gryphus
Vultures are scavengers, feeding on animal carcasses that would otherwise rot. Scavengers are part of nature's cleanup crew!
Andean condors have a wingspan of over 10½ feet, making them the world's largest birds of prey! Their large wings help them soar for hundreds of miles to find food.
In Andean mythology, this species was associated with the sun deity and was believed to be the ruler of the upper world.
🍽️ Eats carrion (animal carcasses)
🏠 Cliffs of the Andes mountains and Santa Marta mountains in western and northwestern South America.
⏰ Around 50 years in natural habitat, over 75 in human care.
Conservation Status: Vulnerable
Threatened by human persecution, loss of food sources, and low reproduction rates.
Erected by Brandywine Zoo; Delaware State Parks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Anthropology & Archaeology • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Delaware State Parks series list.
Location. 39° 45.347′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, on the Delmarva Peninsula, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds 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 marker: Bobcat (within shouting distance of this marker); Red Panda (within shouting distance of this marker); Red Panda Conservation (within shouting distance of this marker); Ameraucana (within shouting distance of this marker); Barred Rock (within shouting distance of this marker); Delaware Blue Hen
Other markers no longer nearby. Andean Condor (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Andean Condor (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
