California Condor Photos and Videos
Adult
Very large with long, broad wings with long "fingers." Adults are black with striking white patches under the wings.
© Brian Sullivan / Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, December 04, 2011
Immature
© Kyle Lima / Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, March 09, 2017
Adult
North America's largest bird species. Adult is black with a pinkish head and neck. A captive breeding program started in the 1980s, when only 22 California Condors remained, brought this species back from the brink of extinction.
© Andrea C / Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, June 03, 2022
Adult
© Whitney Tsai / Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, April 09, 2019
Immature
© Matt Davis / Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, May 19, 2018
Adult
Soars on very long and broad wings with its "fingers" extended and rarely flaps.
© Jay McGowan / Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, June 26, 2012
Immature
© Jeff Langford / Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, April 20, 2015
Adult
The head is naked, yellowish orange or pinkish bordered by what looks like a feather boa.
© Todd Plummer / Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, February 19, 2017
Immature
© Mary McSparen / Macaulay LibraryArizona, January 27, 2019
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The Four Keys to ID
California Condors are the largest wild birds in North America. The wings are exceptionally long and broad, with long primary feathers giving a fingered look to the wingtips. In flight the body is noticeably bulky, the head appears small, and the tail is short and broad.
Relative Size
Larger than a Bald Eagle; this is the largest bird in North America.
goose-sized or largerMeasurements
- Both Sexes
- Length: 46.1-52.8 in (117-134 cm)
- Weight: 246.9-349.2 oz (7000-9900 g)
- Wingspan: 109.1 in (277 cm)
- Color Pattern
- Behavior
- Habitat
