California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus)

California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus)

* Family: Cathartidae,

* Genus: Gymnogyps,

* Species: G. californianus,

* Phylum: Chordata,

* Class: Aves,

* Order: Incertae sedis,

* Type: Bird,

* Diet: Carnivore,

* Average life span in the wild: Up to 60 Years,

* Size: Body, 3.5 to 4.5 ft (1.1 to 1.4 m); Wingspan, 9 to 10 ft (2.7 to 3 m),

* Weight: 18 to 31 lbs (8 to 14 kg),

* Protection status: Endangered.

** Gymnogyps californianus,is a North American species of bird in the New World vulture family Cathartidae.

More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Condor

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Pets & Animals

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• nature
• wilderness