California Condor

Gymnogyps californianus

Order

CICONIIFORMES

Family

Vultures (Cathartidae)

Code 4

CACO

Code 6

GYMCAL

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Hooked
Eye Color: Juveniles dark, becoming gray-brown to warm brown to reddish brown; Adults brown-red with red sclera.
Head Pattern: Plain, Crested or plumed, Unique pattern
Crown Color: Orange-pink bare skin.
Forehead Color: Orange-pink bare skin.
Nape Color: Orange-pink bare skin.
Throat Color: Orange-pink bare skin.
Cere color: Orange, Yellow

BODY

Length Range: 117-132 cm (46-52 in)
Weight: 10112 g (356.8 oz)
Size: 5. Very Large (32 - 72 in)
Color Primary: Black
Underparts: Black
Upperparts: Black
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Soars for long periods with minimum flapping of wings
Wingspan Range: 183-274 cm (72-108 in)
Wing Shape: Broad-Wings
Tail Shape: Fan-shaped Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Black
Under Tail: Black
Leg Color: Gray

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