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Condors

Condors are two species of New World vultures: the Andean Condor inhabiting the Andean mountains; and the California Condor restricted to western coastal mountains of the US and Mexico. They are the biggest flying land birds in the Western Hemisphere.

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How long have California condors been around?

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California condors can live up to 50 years.

When did the California Condor become endangered?

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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.

Is it illegal to kill a condor egg?

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No aslong as you have from egg form

What can be done to help protect condors from becoming extinct?

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You can donate money to animal funds, such as WWF. You could also raise awareness. Don't forget to do small things such as lemonade stands, garage sales, etc. to get the money to donate and raise awareness at the same time. There are a million other things you could do also.

How far can a condor fly?

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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.

What is a condors wing span?

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a condors wing is about 9 1/2 feet long

Are the condors the largest flying bird?

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Yes, the condor is a bird of prey. Unlike most birds of prey, the female is usually slightly smaller than the male.

Kinds of condors?

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california,andean of s america.

How long has the California condor been endangered?

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California condors can live for up to 50 years.

Where do the Califonia Condors live?

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California Condors have been released back into 3 areas, where they currently live:

  • Southern California
  • Baja California
  • and the Grand Canyon

What does a California condor eat?

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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.

Is the California Condor a carnivore?

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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.


How many condors are left in the wild?

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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.

Diurnal bird of prey with a long forked tail and long broad wings?

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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

Is a condor a scavenger?

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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.

How much does an Andean Condor need to eat?

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Mainly carrion.

What are facts about the california condor?

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Please click on "California Condor facts" under "Related links" below.

How many babies can California condors have?

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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.

Why is the condor important?

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Why do Californians live where they do?

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They live where they can find a job and find a home they can pay.