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What age do Andean condors start to breed?
What age do Andean condors start to breed?
6 years old
How often do female condors lay their eggs?
How often do female condors lay their eggs?
every two years
Where do condors lay their eggs?
Where do condors lay their eggs?
on a ledge of rock on a cliff or in a cave
How long does it take for a condor chick to hatch from the egg?
How long does it take for a condor chick to hatch from the egg?
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What age can a condor chick start to fly?
What age can a condor chick start to fly?
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What is the average lifespan of an Andean condor?
What is the average lifespan of an Andean condor?
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How do Andean condors keep their eggs at the right temperature?
How do Andean condors keep their eggs at the right temperature?
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Where do Andean condors lay their eggs?
Where do Andean condors lay their eggs?
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What caused the decline in the population of Andean condors in 1973?
What caused the decline in the population of Andean condors in 1973?
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At what age does a condor chick become independent from its parents?
At what age does a condor chick become independent from its parents?
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Study Notes
Andean Condor Breeding and Life Cycle
- Andean condors reach sexual maturity between the ages of five and seven.
- Female condors lay eggs every other year.
- Eggs are laid on rocky ledges in high-altitude cliffs.
- Condor chicks hatch after an incubation period of 54 to 58 days.
- Condor chicks are able to fly at about six months of age.
- The average lifespan of an Andean condor is over 50 years.
- Andean condors incubate their eggs by sitting on them.
- Condors lay their eggs in nests built in high-altitude cliffs
- In 1973, the population of Andean condors declined due to the widespread use of pesticides, particularly DDT.
- Condor chicks become independent from their parents at two to three years of age.
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Test your knowledge about Andean condors and their breeding habits. Learn about their age of breeding, egg-laying patterns, nesting habits, and more. Discover fascinating facts about these majestic birds and their parenting techniques.
