120 THE CONDOR. 



THE COSTDOR. 



There is fortunately but one species of this terrible 

 bird, and although it is of the Vulture kind, it differs 

 so much in size, and habits, from the rest of the spe- 

 cies, as generally to be described by itself. 



What kind of bird is the Condor ? 



The Condor is a bird of the Vulture kind, and is 

 much the largest and most powerful of that voracious 

 and disgusting tribe. 



How large- is this bird ? 



The length of the Condor is about five feet, and his 

 extent, with the wings spread, from twelve to sixteen 

 feet. 



What is the colour of this bird ? 



The colour of his back and wings is black, and the 

 breast and neck are dark brown. 



Are the head and neck of this bird covered with feathers, or 

 naked ? 



The head and upper part of the neck are naked, or 

 only covered with down ; but the lower part of the 

 neck is surrounded with thick feathers, resembling 

 hair. 



In what country is this bird found ? 



The Condor is found only in South America. 



Where does the female build her nest ? 



The female builds her nest in the highest mountains, 

 where men can approach, only with the greatest diffi- 

 culty and danger. She raises but two young birds in 

 each year. 



Does this bird appear ferocious or innocent ? 



The Condor, in appearance, is one of the most ter- 

 rible of all birds. His great size, his hooked bill, his 



