During the 5th International Congress of the Andean Condor, held in Bolivia in March 2025, specialists from across the Americas expressed their deep concern about the alarming decline of the Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) throughout its range.

 

Despite many efforts, this species faces serious threats:

- Carrion poisoning.

- Lead contamination (lack of legislation and the production of ecological monolithic bullets).

- Hunting.

- Habitat loss (unprotected installation of telephone antennas and power lines).

- Wind energy expansion without regard for best practices, accident control, and the cumulative effect.

- Lack of management of domestic species to prevent predation by pumas and feral dogs.

 

Added to all this is the lack of commitment and political action in the countries where this species is distributed.

 

The manifesto urgently calls on the governments of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela to act NOW to protect the condor and its habitats. It reaffirms its commitment to continue working on research, rescue, environmental education, and outreach for the condor's life and high Andean biodiversity. All united for its conservation.

 

To read the manifesto, click here: