Andean condor (Vultur gryphus), Parque Condor (Condor Park), Otavalo, Ecuador males have a large caruncle (comb) and wattle which females lack. Sexes

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Andean condor (Vultur gryphus), Parque Condor (Condor Park), Otavalo, Ecuador males have a large caruncle (comb) and wattle which females lack. Sexes differ in eye color as well, with males having brown irises and females having red. Both sexes have the ability to change the color of the bare skin on their neck and face in association with mood. This is used for communication between individuals and males also use this for displays during mating season

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Location: Ecuador
Photo credit: © Travel South America / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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