California Condor

California Condor BioExpedition.com Scientific name: Gymnogyps californianus. Height: (11-1.4 m.) 44-55in Weight: (7-14 kg) 15-31 Ib Population: 231 individuals Life expectancy: Up to 60 years in the wild It is a new world vulture. It is the largest North American land bird. Predators: Golden Eagles, Bears, Humans. Habitat: Deserts, Rocky cliffs. Diet: Carrion. Distribution: United States. Northern Mexico. STATUS CONSERVATION Threats: Lead Poisoning, Collision with power lines CRITICALLY ENDANGERED (CR), CONSERTAINT STATUS BioExpedition.com Copyright ® 2014