California Condor Identification | condor vulture
CaliforniaCondorsarethelargestwildbirdsinNorthAmerica.Thewingsareexceptionallylongandbroad,withlongprimaryfeathersgivingafingeredlooktothewingtips.Inflightthebodyisnoticeablybulky,theheadappearssmall,andthetailisshortandbroad.RelativeSizeLargerthanaBaldEagle;thisisthelargestbirdinNorthAmerica.goose-sizedorlargerMeasurementsBothSexesLength:46.1-52.8in(117-134cm)Weight:246.9-349.2oz(7000-9900g)Wingspan:109.1in(277cm)©KayHawklee|MacaulayLibrary[1]References©KayHawklee|MacaulayLibrary(macaulayli...
California Condors are the largest wild birds in North America. The wings are exceptionally long and broad, with long primary feathers giving a fingered look to the wingtips. In flight the body is noticeably bulky, the head appears small, and the tail is short and broad.
Relative SizeLarger than a Bald Eagle; this is the largest bird in North America.
goose-sized or largerMeasurementsBoth SexesLength: 46.1-52.8 in (117-134 cm)Weight: 246.9-349.2 oz (7000-9900 g)Wingspan: 109.1 in (277 cm)© Kay Hawklee | Macaulay Library[1]References © Kay Hawklee | Macaulay Library (macaulaylibrary.org)