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The Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) is a South American New World vulture and is the only member of the genus Vultur. It is found in the Andes mountains and adjacent Pacific coasts of western South America. With a maximum wingspan of 3.3 m (10 ft 10 in) and weight of 15 kg (33 lb), the Andean condor is one of the largest flying birds in the world, and is generally considered to be the largest bird of prey in the world.
It is a large black vulture with a ruff of white feathers surrounding the base of the neck and, especially in the male, large white patches on the wings. The head and neck are nearly featherless, and are a dull red color, which may flush and therefore change color in response to the bird's emotional state. In the male, there is a wattle on the neck and a large, dark red comb or caruncle on the crown of the head. The female condor is smaller than the male, an exception to the usual sexual dimorphism seen in birds of prey.
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Depicts the coat of arms of Malawi dividing the date, country name above, and denomination below. REPUBLIC OF MALAWI |
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Depicts the multicolored Andean condor soaring on mountain updrafts within a circle surrounded by the inscription of the series and her name below. BIRDS OF PREY |
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10 Kwacha
Republic
Birds of Prey
Andean Condor
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Birds of Prey
Andean Condor
Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating) |
Material | Silver Plated Cupronickel |
Weight | 50 g |
Diameter | 50 mm |
Thickness | - |
Shape | round |
Alignment | Medal |