California Condor

The California condor is a New World vulture and the largest North American land bird. It became extinct in the wild in 1987 when all remaining wild individuals were captured, but has since been reintroduced to the wild.

Conservation status: Critically Endangered (Population increasing)

Mass: 20 – 24 lbs

Scientific name: Gymnogyps californianus

Rank: Species

Lifespan: 60 years

Family: Cathartidae

Kingdom: Animalia