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California Condor

            California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus) is one of the rarest birds on the planet and is classified as critically endangered, the highest category given to wild creatures by IUCN.  Its numbers plummeted during the 20th century due to pesticides (DDT), lead poisoning, poaching and habitat destruction.  By 1987 there were just 27 individuals left on the planet.  The US Government stepped in and sanctioned the capture of all wild birds, which were then captive bred in two California zoos.  In 1991 they started to release birds back into the wild  and by the end of 2022 there were 336 birds in the wild, plus another 200 in captive breeding programmes.  We visited an area where birds had been sighted near the coast between San Francisco and Los Angeles vaguely hoping for distant views over the hills, but we were rewarded when this adult flew right over us at close range.  Its scientific name translates as naked vulture of California, referring to its featherless head.  They are also absolutely massive with an 8 to 10 foot wingspan and weighing up to 20lb.
   

Taken on: September 4, 2023

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Gymnogyps

californianus

Condor

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Tim Melling « less

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