In Photos: South America: Earthflight

In this birds eye view of South America, condors soar along the Andes, scarlet macaws explore the heart of the Amazon and hummingbirds and vultures show us the continents greatest sights.

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Andean Condor in Flight

An Andean Condor in flight over Lago Argentino in Argentina.
Camera Onboard Andean Condor

A camera onboard shot of an Andean Condor's head as it flys over Lago Argentino, Argentina
Andean Condor Wing

Camera onboard shot of an Andean Condor's enormous wing, Lago Argentino, Argentina
Iguazu Falls

Above Iguazu Falls on the Argentina-Brazil border.
Swift Rainbow

Great Dusky Swifts fly under a rainbow next to Iguazu Falls, Argentina.
Violet

An Ecuadorian sparkling violet-ear Hummingbird feeding on a violet flower.
Scarlet Macaw

A Scarlet Macaw in flight, Manu River, Peru.
Manu River Macaw

Scarlet Macaw in flight over the Manu River in Peru.
Mealy Amazon Parrots

Mealy Amazon parrots jostle at claylick next to the Manu River, Peru
Macaws Claylick

Peruvian Scarlet Macaws at cluster at a claylick, Manu River.