The California Condor
The California Condor is one of the largest birds in the United
States of America. Although it is one of the largest it's also one of the
rarest in the United States. There are less than four birds in the wild
and 85 birds in captivity. The scientific name of the California
Condor is Gymnogyps Californianus. Adult condors weigh up to 24
lb.. the wingspan of the adult could reach up to 9.5 feet. The neck and
face of the condor is bare except for a few hairs. The bare part of the
condor can turn many colors such as pink, orange, blue, red, and yellow.
It's mostly pink during excitement and the breeding season. the California
condor lives throughout the coast of southern California, and to San Joaquin
Valley.
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