Toguether with Sembrando Esperanza Foundation, we are working on creating a vital ecological corridor for the Spectacled Bear and protect the habitat of the Andean Condor in Antisana Reserve.
- Our goal is to plant 10,000 native trees within the Antisana Condor Observatory Reserve.
- Fewer than 150 Andean Condors remain in the wild in Ecuador.
- Your donation and visiting our reserve makes a direct impact on conservation and reforestation.
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Andean Condors in the Wild
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Planted Native Trees
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Bird Species
Breeding: Slow reproduction, they lay one egg every 2–3 years; both parents care for the chick
Cultural Significance: Sacred in many Andean cultures; symbol of power, freedom, and health.
Threats: Habitat loss, poisoning, reduced food availability, persecution.
Conservation Status: Near Threatened, only 150 individuals left in Ecuador.
Flight: condors can glide for hours without flapping, using thermal updrafts to stay aloft effortlessly.
Diet: Scavenger – they feed exclusively on carrion, playing a vital ecological role by preventing the spread of disease.
Habitat: often seen soaring over high cliffs, open paramo, and deep canyons in search of carrion.
Lifespan: Up to 70 years in the wild.
Weight: Males up to 15 kg (33 lbs); females slightly smaller.
Wingspan: Up to 3.3 meters (10.8 feet) – one of the largest wingspans of any land bird.
Distinctive Feature: White or cream markings around the eyes resembling spectacles. Each bear has unique patterns.
Habitat: Cloud forests, Andean highlands, and páramo regions in the northern Andes.
Range: From Venezuela through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, to Bolivia.
Diet: Mainly herbivorous — fruits, bromeliads, achupallas, palm hearts, occasionally deers and small animals.
Behavior: Solitary and shy; excellent climber, often feeding or resting in trees.
Size: Males up to 1.8 m (6 ft) tall and 175 kg (385 lbs); females smaller.
Conservation Status: Vulnerable.
Threats: Habitat loss, fragmentation, agriculture, and hunting.
Ecological Role: Seed disperser and important for ecosystem health.
Your visit supports conservation: Eco-tourism and reforestation efforts help protect condor habitat and ensure a future for this iconic species.
