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California Condor
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Fast Facts
Height: Average of 50 inches.
Length: 3 ½ - 4 ½ feet (wingspan of about 9 feet).
Weight: 17-25 lbs; males larger than females.
Lifespan: Can live 45-80 years, but average about 60 years if conditions are right for their survival.
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Endangered Species Act:
Endangered
IUCN Red List:
Critically Endangered
CITES:
Appendix I
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This bird once dominated the skies over the western U.S. But through habitat loss and toxins, humans have put the condor in a steep decline.
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