It was larger than "Sarcoramphus papa", but smaller than "Vultur gryphus". The Andean condor ("Vultur gryphus") is endangered. The king vulture's closest living relative is the Andean condor, "Vultur gryphus". Common bird species include the Andean condor "Vultur gryphus", Darwin's rhea "Rhea pennata", and flamingo. The scientific name for the Andean condor is "Vultur gryphus", Latin for "griffin-vulture".