Condor (heraldic animal)
The condor is a heraldic animal that takes the place of the eagle in European heraldry in South America .
In the coats of arms of the Andean states, the condor - a vulture - represents the heraldic animal of the European heraldic bird eagle. Like this he symbolizes immortality , courage, vision and strength, but is also considered the king of the air and messenger of the highest gods.
The tinging is consistently simple, in a natural color, the bright ruff of the bird is usually a recognizable feature in the coat of arms.
In the national coats of arms of the countries Colombia , Chile , Bolivia , and Ecuador it is set dominantly. In Chile it is crowned with a shield holder , in Ecuador, Bolivia and Colombia it hovers in the upper coat of arms , with outspread wings and protruding head, for Colombia upright with a laurel wreath in the basin.
- Current national coat of arms
Bolivia , in the upper coat of arms
Chile , as a sign holder on the left
Ecuador , in the upper coat of arms
Colombia , in the upper coat of arms
- Other examples
Departamento de Moquegua (District coat of arms in Perú)
Departamento de Bolívar (district coat of arms in Colombia)
Historic coat of arms of Ecuador (two condors on mountain tops)
Historical coat of arms of Greater Colombia
Fuerza Aérea de Chile (Chilean Air Force)
Mérida (Venezuela)
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