Family Cathartidae

Cathartidae is a taxonomic family in the order Cathartiformes, class Aves. Global Animal Guide profiles 2 of its members: California Condor and Andean Condor. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.

Cathartidae species compared

Size, speed, lifespan, native range and conservation status of Cathartidae species
Animal	Weight	Length	Top speed	Lifespan	Native to	Status
California Condor Gymnogyps californianus	10 kg	1.2 m	90 km/h	60 yrs	North America	Critically Endangered
Andean Condor Vultur gryphus	12 kg	1.3 m	80 km/h	50 yrs	South America	Vulnerable

Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.

Profiles

California condor soaring with white underwing triangles and numbered wing tag visible

Critically Endangered

Bird

California Condor

North America's largest flying land bird

Male Andean condor with black plumage, white neck ruff, and fleshy head comb on a cliff ledge

Vulnerable

Bird

Andean Condor

Giant New World vulture of the Andes