how big is a condor

Condors are enormous birds: their wings can stretch about 9–10.5 feet (2.7–3.2 meters) across, and their bodies are roughly 4 feet (about 1.2 meters) long, weighing up to 30–33 pounds (around 11–15 kg) depending on the species.

Quick Scoop: How big is a condor?

• Wingspan:
  • Andean condor males: up to about 3.2–3.3 meters (around 10.5 feet).

* California condor: typically around 2.7–2.9 meters (about 9–9.5 feet).

• Body length:
  • Around 1.0–1.2 meters (3.3–4 feet) from beak to tail for both condor species.

• Weight:
  • Andean condor males: up to about 15 kg (33 lb); females and California condors more often around 7–11 kg (15–24 lb), with some Andean condors reported at 20–30 lb in zoos.

So if you picture a tall adult human standing with arms stretched out, a large condor’s wings can be roughly as wide or wider than that person is tall, making it one of the largest flying birds in the world.