What is the maximum wingspan commonly given for the Andean condor?

The maximum wingspan commonly given for the Andean condor is 3.3 metres.

The Andean condor is one of the world’s largest flying birds by wingspan. It lives along the Andes, from Venezuela and Colombia southward through Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. Its broad wings allow it to soar efficiently over mountains while using rising air currents rather than constant flapping.

This condor is primarily a scavenger. It searches for carrion across large areas and uses its strong hooked bill to tear flesh. Unlike many eagles and hawks, it has a mostly featherless head and neck, a useful adaptation for feeding inside carcasses.

Andean condors mature slowly and reproduce at a low rate. A pair generally raises one chick at a time, so persecution, poisoning, habitat changes, and reduced food supplies can have long-lasting effects on populations. Conservation programs use monitoring, education, and reintroduction in some regions.