Why is the Andean Condor Day celebrated

Every July 7 is celebrated in Ecuador , the Day of the Andean Condor ; a special date that aims to sensitize the entire Ecuadorian population about the importance and conservation of this bird, which is in danger of extinction and is a symbol of our country's identity.

Why is the Andean Condor Day celebrated?

The Day of the Andean Condor has been celebrated since 2009, when the government decided to establish this date in order to protect this emblematic bird for Ecuador, which is in danger of extinction. According to the latest census, there are only 150 condors.

The Andean Condor is a bird that represents spirituality and power in many of the Andean cultures, where it is considered the messenger between spirits and humans due to its imposing beauty when crossing the high skies of South America with its great wings, its black plumage and its white neck.

The Condor is one of the largest birds in the world , which can measure up to 3 meters from wing to wing and weigh up to 15 kilos. It has the ability and ability to plan at distances greater than 5 kilometers and manipulate air currents without much effort.

In addition, this bird tends to be monogamous, it only incubates one egg for an approximate period of 60 days and when it is born, both father and mother dedicate themselves, together, to raising the new member of the family. The Condor is a scavenger species, that is, they feed on dead animals, which gives them an important role in the balance of ecosystems, as it accelerates the elimination of waste that can become a source of infections.