California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus)

California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus)

* Family: Cathartidae,

* Genus: Gymnogyps,

* Species: G. californianus,

* Phylum: Chordata,

* Class: Aves,

* Order: Incertae sedis (disputed),

* 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.

** The California condor is the largest flying bird in North America. Their wings may stretch nearly 10 feet (3 meters) from tip to tip. When in flight, these huge birds glide on air currents to soar as high as a dizzying 15,000 feet (4,600 meters).

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

or http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/california-condor.html

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