California condors were officially recognised as an endangered species, in 1967. In 1980, there were fewer than 25 birds left in the wild. Captive breeding programs were established, and the first captive bred California Condors, were released into the wild in 1992. Captive breeding has been really successful, with their reintroduction programs, although they have a long way to go before they are off the endangered list.
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When in flight, these huge birds glide on air currents to soar as high as a dizzying 15,000 feet (4,600 meters).same as california condor.
Yes, the condor is a bird of prey. Unlike most birds of prey, the female is usually slightly smaller than the male.
California condors can live for up to 50 years.
California Condors have been released back into 3 areas, where they currently live:
California condors eat carrion, animals that are already dead. Some of their favorites are dead cattle, sheep, horses, bison, and deer. Around three-four lbs of food are eaten in one meal, so these vultures don't have to eat until three-four days.
The California Condor is a New World vulture, and uses rising thermals to soar with little effort during daylight. Therefore, the bird will only begin flying once the Sun has warmed the earth, and thermals begin to rise.
In November 2008, there were 327 California ondors known to be living, including over half of them in the wild.
In 2005, there were estimated to be 180 Andean Condors (the only other living condor species) in Columbia, and some what fewer in the surrounding countries.
the only birds of prey with ear tufts are owls. im listing those i know that are in europe...im not sure if they are in asia.
long eared owl
european eagle owl
hope this helps
A Californian Condor is a type of vulture, they wait til something dies then they eat the remains of it, it is a type of carnivore almost but yes, it is a scavenger.
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A California condor has a single chick, every other year, between February and March. However if the chick is lost, they will lay another single egg.
They live where they can find a job and find a home they can pay.