Cathartidae Collection

Andean condor (Vultur gryphus), Male, Antisanilla Reserve, Ecuador

California condor (Gymnogyps californianus). in wild, Baja, Mexico

California condor (Gymnogyps californianus) landing, forest in background. Bird with tags on wings. Near San Pedro Martir National Park, Northern Baja California, Mexico. 2017

Adult King Vulture (Sarcoramphus papa) feeding at a carcass. Laguna del Lagarto, Boca Tapada, Caribbean slope, Costa Rica, Central America

California condor (Gymnogyps californianus) in flight, wings radio tagged. California condor recovery program, Sierra de San Pedro Martir National Park, Baja California Peninsula, Mexico. 2011

Adult King Vulture (Sarcoramphus papa) Laguna del Lagarto, Boca Tapada, Caribbean slope, Costa Rica, Central America

Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) adult male, Nirihuao Canyon, Coyhaique, Patagonia, Chile

Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) in flight over mountain peaks, Torres Del Paine National Park, Chile

Andean condor (Vultur gryphus), IUCN Near Threatened, captive

California condor (Gymnogyps californianus), IUCN Critically Endangered, captive

Hunters fighting with condors, 1888, Peru, Historical, digital reproduction of an original 19th-century painting
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Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) soaring above the Three Towers granite rock formation shrouded in cloud, Torres del Paine National Park / Estancia Laguna Armarga, Patagonia, Chile

Adult King Vulture (Sarcoramphus papa) feeding at a carcass. Laguna del Lagarto, Boca Tapada, Caribbean slope, Costa Rica, Central America

An Andean Condor at London Zoo in 1926 (b / w photo)
3550642 An Andean Condor at London Zoo in 1926 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

An Andean Condor resting on a log, London Zoo, 1925 (b / w photo)
3086220 An Andean Condor resting on a log, London Zoo, 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

An Andean Vulture standing on the floor of its enclosure at London Zoo in July 1925
3073890 An Andean Vulture standing on the floor of its enclosure at London Zoo in July 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

A sleeping Andean Condor at London Zoo, 1923 (b / w photo)
2639454 A sleeping Andean Condor at London Zoo, 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

RF - Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) flying over Torres del Paine Massif. Torres del Paine National Park, Chilean Patagonia, Chile. March

Wild California condor (Gymnogyps californianus) near San Pedro Martir National Park, Northern Baja California, Mexico

California condor (Gymnogyps californianus), IUCN Critically Endangered, captive

California condors (Gymnnogyps californicus) interacting. Captive. Endangered species

Vultur gryphus, Andean Condor in flight

The Andean Condor, (Vultur gryphus). From The Universe or, The Infinitely Great and the Infinitely Little, published 1882

Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) captive, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) captive, yawning, Imbabura, Ecuador

Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus), Texas, USA

Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus), Brazil

Andean condor, Vultur gryphus, large black and white wings with a turkey like head

Lammergeier or Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus), Alpine Zoo Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria, Europe

Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura), Baja California, Mexico, North America

Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus), Alpine Zoo Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria, Europe

White-backed Vulture (Gyps africanus), flying, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, Africa

Turkey vulture -Cathartes aura-, Coquimbo Region, Chile

King Vulture (Sarcoramphus papa) adult, close-up of head (captive)

Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) perching on branch with wings raised, side view

Side view of a Turkey Vulture, Cathartes aura, perching on a branch, with the wings held above its body. Also visible is the red, scaly dry skin of the head, seen here in profile

Black vulture, artwork C016 / 5675
Black vulture (Coragyps atratus). Watercolour by John Latham from the John Latham collection. Natural History Museum, London, UK

Cathartes aura, turkey-vulture
Feathers from a turkey-vulture (Cathartes aura). Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Coragyps atratus, black vulture
Plate 106 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Gymnogyps californianus, Californian condor
Plate 426 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Turkey Vulture - adult in flight - Cape May - NJ - USA
JZ-3832 Turkey Vulture - adult in flight Cape May - NJ - USA Cathartes aura Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Turkey Vulture - in flight - South central Florida - USA - January
JZ-3440 Turkey Vulture - in flight South central Florida - USA - January Cathartes aura Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Turkey Vulture, Cathartes aura adult. October in New Jersey
JZ-3331 Turkey Vulture October in New Jersey, USA Cathartes aura Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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Cathartidae, also known as the New World vultures, are a fascinating group of birds that play an important role in our ecosystems. One well-known member is the turkey vulture (Cathartes aura), easily recognizable by its bald red head and dark plumage. These scavengers have an incredible sense of smell, allowing them to locate carrion from great distances. Another impressive species within this family is the Andean condor (Vultur gryphus). Found in the high altitudes of South America, these majestic birds can reach wingspans of up to 10 feet. With their black feathers and distinctive white collar they can truly a sight to behold. Unfortunately, they face threats such as habitat loss and hunting. The California condor (Gymnogyps californianus) is another critically endangered species belonging to Cathartidae. Once on the brink of extinction with only 27 individuals remaining in the wild, conservation efforts have helped increase their numbers slightly. These magnificent creatures with their massive wingspan are now being closely monitored through radio tagging. Intriguing historical accounts depict hunters fighting with condors back in 1888 in Peru. This digital reproduction showcases a significant moment captured on canvas during that time period when human-wildlife conflicts were more prevalent. From soaring above granite rock formations shrouded in clouds at Torres del Paine National Park to feeding at carcasses or flying over mountain peaks, these vultures exhibit extraordinary behaviors across different habitats and regions. While some members remain near threatened or critically endangered according to IUCN classifications when kept captive due to various challenges faced by their populations globally; it serves as a reminder for us all about the importance of conserving these remarkable birds for future generations.