1. a very large vulture with black feathers and a bare head and neck, found in the mountains of California and South America

Examples

• The California condor is one of the world’s rarest birds.
• Condors can soar for hours without flapping their wings.
• The Andean condor has a wingspan of over ten feet.
• Conservation efforts have helped increase the condor population.
• We spotted a condor circling high above the canyon.
• The condor is considered a sacred bird in many South American cultures.