Definition

Noun: - A large vulture species (Vultur gryphus) native to the high Andes mountains, characterized by black plumage and a distinctive white ruff of feathers around its neck. It is one of the world's largest flying birds.

Usage

• The term "Vultur gryphus" is the scientific name. In general English, the bird is more commonly called the Andean condor.
• It is used in formal, scientific, or zoological contexts to precisely identify the species.
• Example:

Examples

• is a national symbol of several Andean countries.
• Conservation efforts are crucial for the survival of in the wild.
• With its impressive wingspan, is a master of soaring on mountain air currents.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomy, is the genus and is the specific epithet. The full binomial name is always italicized.
• Example in a scientific paper:

Variants and Related Words

• Andean condor: The common English name for .
• Condor: A general term for the two species of New World vultures in the genus (Andean condor) and (California condor).
• Cathartidae: The biological family name for New World vultures, which includes the Andean condor.

Synonyms

• Andean condor
• Andean vulture (less common)

Related Phrases/Idioms

• There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs specifically related to the term . General idioms about vultures or birds of prey (e.g., "circling like vultures") may be used in a figurative sense but do not refer exclusively to this species.

Noun

1. large vulture of the high Andes having black plumage and white neck ruff