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California Condor
Gymnogyps californianus
CR · Critically EndangeredNorth AmericaBirdCarnivore
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Classification
Bird
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Diet
Carnivore
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Lifespan
30–60 years
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Weight
8–14 kg
Population Trend
📉Decreasing
Description
North America's largest flying bird, saved from extinction by one of the most ambitious conservation programs ever.
Habitat
🌿 rocky cliffs🌿 grassland🌿 forest
Extended Data
Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Cathartiformes
Family
Cathartidae
Genus
Gymnogyps
Fun Facts
1
The largest flying bird in North America with a wingspan up to 3 meters.
2
Was reduced to just 27 individuals in 1987 — all taken into captivity.
3
Now over 500 birds exist, with over 300 in the wild.
4
They can fly at altitudes of over 4,500 meters.
5
Condors have been known to live over 60 years in captivity.