![]() The comb, dewlap, and folded skin become more prominent and wrinkled with age. Males have a gray dewlap and distinctive rows of folded skin starting near the eye and running down along the back and sides of the neck. ![]() The bare neck has hues of gray-reddish and yellowish. The head and neck: Males have a prominent reddish-gray comb, also called a carbuncle.The white ruff on the neck has a furry appearance and can be seen from a long distance. Depending on the bird’s position, it can appear mostly black or black and white if the bird is looking away from the observer. Perched and relaxed, the adult Andean condor has a typical upright stance. What does an adu lt Andean condor look like standing? Male and female Andean condors standing. The male also has prominent folded skin and dewlap in the head and neck, which are all missing or are rudimentary in females. The most noticeable difference between males and females is the presence of a comb or carbuncle only in males. Unlike other vultures, the Andean condor is sexually dimorphic, which means that each sex has gender-specific characteristics that facilitate visual sex identification. When standing or flying, they are unlike any other bird.Īndean condors stand upright compared to other vultures, typically keeping their head raised above their backs. They are enormous birds larger than any other in their range. Females lack the comb, have red eyes, and have only rudimentary folded skin on their heads. Males have brown eyes, a fleshy comb, a dewlap, and folded skin on the head and neck. Both sexes have similar plumage, but their head ornaments and caruncles are different. It has a furry white ruff at the base of its neck. The dish will be accompanied by different side dishes such as rice, salad or 'patacones' twice-fried plantain chips, as well as a drink.The Andean condor is mostly black with a large white lower back when the bird is standing. We'll find out why!īefore returning to Silvia, we'll enjoy a delicious lunch consisting of fish, grilled meat or chicken. We'll enjoy the incredible crystal clear waters of these natural monuments and you'll have time to take hundreds of photos.įinally, we'll visit the thermal baths of San Juan, a set of pools and rivers of hot waters that have interesting grey, turquoise, pink and green colours. ![]() ![]() The next stops will be at the waterfall of the Bedón river, the Andulbio lagoon and the wishing well. The excursion will take us to the valley of frailejones, a typical plant species of the páramos, there are 90 varieties in the whole country! Did you know that it's one of the largest flying birds in the world? We'll tell you many interesting facts about this endangered species that appears on the coats of arms of Colombia, Ecuador, Chile and Bolivia.Īfter an hour of marvelling at the flight of the Andean condor, we'll continue exploring the landscapes of the Puracé National Park. From its summits, we'll do a bird-watching activity, keep your eyes peeled for the famous Andean condor. We'll arrive at this special site located at more than 3400 metres ( 11155 feet) above sea level. The bus ride will take us approximately two and a half hours. Andean Condor Watching + Puracé National Park TourĪfter picking you up at your hotel in Silvia at 6:40 am, we'll head to the Puracé National Natural Park. ![]()
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