First metagenomic analysis of the Andean condor ( Vultur gryphus ) gut microbiome reveals microbial diversity and wide resistome.

, respectively. Our work highlights the ability of the Andean condor to act as an environmental reservoir and potential vector for critical priority pathogens which contain relevant genetic elements. Among these genetic elements, we found 71 antimicrobial resistance genes and 1,786 virulence factors that we associated with several adaptation processes.