Keywords
Cathartidae
Scavenger birds
Wildlife conservation
Sanitary landfills
Andean condor
Vector ecology
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Abstract
This article characterizes New World vultures, reviewing their symbolic significance in pre-Columbian cultures and their role as an Andean national symbol. The authors describe the species present in Colombia and their ecological function as carrion consumers, arguing for a reassessment of their sanitary role in the face of historical persecution.
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