andean condor
Definition
Noun: * A very large vulture (Vultur gryphus) native to the high Andes mountains of South America. It is characterized by its predominantly black plumage and a distinctive ruff of white feathers around the neck.
Usage
- The Andean condor is one of the world's largest flying birds by wingspan.
- Conservationists are working to protect the remaining population of the Andean condor.
- In Andean mythology, the Andean condor is a powerful symbol of the sky and health.
Advanced Usage
- The term is used in zoological, ecological, and cultural contexts. It is often cited as an example of a scavenger and a key species in high-altitude ecosystems.
- "Andean condor" can be used metaphorically to describe something immense, majestic, or soaring, though this is less common than with the simpler term "condor."
Variants and Related Words
- Condor (n): The general term for the two species of New World vultures in the genus (Andean condor) and (California condor). While "condor" alone can refer to either, specifying "Andean" distinguishes it from its Californian relative.
- Vultur gryphus (n): The scientific (Latin) name for the Andean condor.
Synonyms
- South American condor: A less common but descriptive synonym.
- Great condor of the Andes: A more poetic or descriptive phrase.
Related Phrases
- In the shadow of the condor: A phrase sometimes used in literature and political discourse related to South America, alluding to the bird's symbolic presence and, historically, to geopolitical operations.
- Condor's flight: Used to describe a soaring, graceful, or far-seeing movement or perspective.
Noun
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large vulture of the high Andes having black plumage and white neck ruff
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