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It has been over a year since it was found near a beach showing signs of malnourishment and unable to fly.

The bird recovered in El Huayco zoo, where wildlife experts manage to treat and feed it while avoiding familiarity with humans, which could threaten its chances of survival.

A successful rehabilitation allowed 'Urku,' which is considered an endangered and protected species, to once again take flight in its natural habitat, 3,200 meters (10,498 feet) above sea level.

As the badge on its wing indicates, 'Urku' is the ninth Andean condor successfully rehabilitated and reintroduced into the wild in Peru.