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''Originally posted by '''sheilach''''' | ''Originally posted by '''sheilach''''' | ||
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I saw at least 1 condor in AZ, and probably 2 more in UT. Not good sightings, but I saw 'em. Awesome bird! Keep on flying, don't go extinct on us now! | I saw at least 1 condor in AZ, and probably 2 more in UT. Not good sightings, but I saw 'em. Awesome bird! Keep on flying, don't go extinct on us now! | ||
''Originally posted by '''OwlTalon''''' | ''Originally posted by '''OwlTalon''''' | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[http://www.birdforum.net/pp_gallery/showgallery.php?mcats=all&what=allfields&si=Gymnogyps+californianus View more images of California Condor in the gallery] | *[http://www.birdforum.net/pp_gallery/showgallery.php?mcats=all&what=allfields&si=Gymnogyps+californianus View more images of California Condor in the gallery] | ||
[[Category:Birds]] | [[Category:Birds]] | ||
Revision as of 21:15, 25 April 2007
- Gymnogyps californianus
Description
Shown are juvenile birds. Underway are plans to re-introduce this bird in other areas.
Identification
Californian Condor (Gymnogyps (Vultur) californianus)
Range: North America: Once probably widespread in the western USA but by the 1980s confined to the foothills of the Coast Range and Sierra Nevada of California. In 1987 the last wild bird was captured to join the 26 other surviving specimens in captivity in an attempt to save the species. Birds are now being released into the wild once again. Habitat: Gorges and rocky canyons in chaparral and pine-covered, dry mountains. Photographed at the Grand Canyon, Arizona
Juvi.Cal.Condors
Let's hope that there are more successfull fledging of these almost extinct great birds
Originally posted by sheilach
I saw at least 1 condor in AZ, and probably 2 more in UT. Not good sightings, but I saw 'em. Awesome bird! Keep on flying, don't go extinct on us now!
Originally posted by OwlTalon
