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[HBW - BirdLife (v3)] |
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| Species Details [Taxonomy: HBW - BirdLife (v3)] |
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California Condor* |
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Gymnogyps californianus |
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Description (10)
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California Condor
© nejohnston.org
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Family
Cathartidae (New World Vultures)
Size
117 - 134 cm
First Described (Guide)
(Shaw, 1898)
Habitat
Rocky, open-country scrubland, coniferous forest and oak savanna. From 450 - 2,000 m.
Mexico (E), USA (B).
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Extinct in wild from 1987 to 1992. Captive population now being used for reintroduction to former range, in hills around San Joaquin Valley, California. Formerly occupied mountains of Pacific coast of North America.
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Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 44 (2010) and increasing.
Status CR
Shooting and accidental poisoning continue to be the principal threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Subspecies
At one time placed in genus Pseudogryphus.
No subspecies.
References
See References.
Files:
BirdLife International
For more information about the California Condor see...  BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
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