ANDEAN CONDOR---Number 4
Seen up the west coast of South America, is the 11 foot wingspan of the Andean Condor. The Andean Condor is a heavy bird at 33 pounds, so even though they have a large wingspan they still need help from the wind to fly. This bird wins the award for the largest wing area but that is not important. What is important is the fact that this bird is endangered and reproduces at a very slow rate.