California Condor

California Condor

The California condor (Gymnogyps californianus) is a New World vulture, the largest North American land bird. The total number of known Californian condors in the world is just 437.

The brownish red eyes, featherless head, ivory colored bill and the standing black feathers surrounding the neck make California Condor looking weird. The featherless neck and head of this bird also capable of making flushing in accordance with the different state of emotions.

It weighs between 10 to 14 kilograms, have the longest lifespan of 60 years. They can fly at the height of 15000 feet and can glide in air currents for the long time. Condors make their nest on high cliffs and large trees. The condor is a significant bird to many Californian Native American groups and plays an important role in several of their traditional myths.