California Condor
Gymnogyps californianus
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Critically Endangered
Wingspan
157.6 cm
Weight
9283.333333333334 g
Family
Cathartidae
Order
Cathartiformes
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 157.6 cm | 62.0 in |
| Weight | 9283.333333333334 g | 327.46 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 55-60 days. Fledging: 180 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cathartiformes (New World Vultures) |
| Family | Cathartidae (New World Vultures & Condors) |
| Genus | Gymnogyps |
| Species | Gymnogyps californianus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | كندور كاليفورنيا |
| Chinese | 加州神鷲 |
| French | Condor de Californie |
| German | Kalifornischer Kondor |
| Indonesian | Kondor california |
| Japanese | カリフォルニアコンドル |
| Korean | 캘리포니아콘도르 |
| Portuguese | Condor-da-califórnia |
| Russian | Калифорнийский кондор |
| Spanish | cóndor californiano |
| Turkish | Kaliforniya kondoru |
| Vietnamese | Thần ưng California |
Distribution
California Condor has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the California Condor endangered?
The California Condor has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the California Condor nest?
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 55-60 days. Fledging: 180 days.
How big is the California Condor?
The California Condor has a wingspan of 157.6 cm, weight of 9283.333333333334 g.
What order and family does the California Condor belong to?
The California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus) belongs to the order Cathartiformes and the family Cathartidae.
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