Perched on the northeastern flank of Antisana National Park, the Chakana Reserve is a privately protected sanctuary managed by Fundacion Jocotoco, an Ecuadorian non-profit that oversees 18 ...

Andean condors are massive birds, among the largest in the world that are able to fly. Because they are so heavy (up to 33 pounds), even their enormous 10-foot wingspan needs some help to keep ...

Six birds glide expertly on wind currents and thermals, conserving energy and traveling long distances with minimal wing ...

All birds fly high in the sky, soaring to new heights in search of a home and food. However, while some are always visible to ...

Adult female soaring in central Chile with broad wings, some of the largest of any bird. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert!

A new Andean condor has arrived at the National Aviary, with the hope that he'll play a role in conserving the species. The National Aviary on Wednesday introduced Chavín. Born in 1986 ...

Mechanical engineers at the University of Alberta have teamed up with a renewable energy company to design and test wind turbines based on the wings of the world's heaviest soaring bird ...

Andean is expanding its portfolio across southern Peru with the opening of Tinajani, a secluded tented hamlet in a 300-year-old canyon ...