California Condor
Gymnogyps californianus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="gymnogyps-californianus"></birdfyi-bird>The California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus) is a bird species in the family Cathartidae (new world vultures & condors), within the order Cathartiformes (new world vultures). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 157.6 cm and a weight of 9.3 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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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
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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Frequently Asked Questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cathartidae family