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Condors Are Part of the Family Cathartidae Which Contains the New World Vultures, Whereas the 15 Species of Old World Vultures Are in the Family Accipitridae...

Is Condor an Eagle? | Contextresponse. Com
Condors are part of the family Cathartidae which contains the New World vultures, whereas the 15 species of Old World vultures are in the family Accipitridae, that also includes hawks, eagles, and kites. The New World and Old World vultures evolved from different ancestors.

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Also to know is, can a condor kill an eagle?

Simply answered, yes an eagle could kill a condor. Eagles are birds of prey, and can hunt and fight mid-air. Condors have blunt and straight talons, made more for walking than for hunting. While eagles have sharp and curved talons, made for fighting, hunting, and grabbing it's prey.

Secondly, is a condor a bird of prey? Unlike most birds of prey, the male is larger than the female. The condor is primarily a scavenger, feeding on carrion. It prefers large carcasses, such as those of deer or cattle. The Andean condor is considered near threatened by the IUCN.

Herein, what is bigger a condor or an eagle?

Here s the answer: The eagle will win. Condor is the largest bird, but that only gets it so far. The eagle is a hunter. It has the strongest paws of all the birds, with big talons to capture prey.

What species is a condor?

Andean condor California condor

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