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How long does a Andean condor last?

Typical lifespan
50–79 yr

The largest flying bird by combined weight and wingspan; it can soar for hours without flapping.

How that compares

Andean condor against things of a similar time.

Andean condor 50–79 yr
Orca 30–90 yr
American alligator 35–70 yr
Humpback whale 45–100 yr
Piano 30–100 yr
Nile crocodile 45–80 yr
Beluga whale 35–70 yr
Narwhal 30–90 yr

What that means over time

Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.
Period How many you would buy
Per year 0.02 replacements
Over 10 years 1 of them
Over a 30-year mortgage 1 of them

Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.

More about an Andean condor

Common questions

How long does an Andean condor last?
An Andean condor lasts 50–79 yr.

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Sources

  1. Wikidata — Wikimedia Foundation (CC0 1.0)

How these figures are compiled and checked