Andean condor (IMAGE) Swansea University Caption The Andean condor in flight - recording devices revealed it actually flaps its wings for just one per cent of its flight time. Credit Picture: Facundo Vital Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.