Take an inside look at the decades-long effort to save the California condor! By 1982, only 22 California condors survived in the wild. As of last year, thanks to countless partners teaming up for a breeding program, there were nearly 350 of North America’s largest birds in the wild. At The Peregrine Fund’s World Center for Birds of Prey outside Boise, Idaho, partners have raised more than 300 California condors. “What’s remarkable is that they’re really raising the future of the California cond

ICYMI: Take an inside look at the decades-long effort to save the California condor! By 1982, only 22 California condors survived in the wild. As of last year, thanks to countless partners teaming up for a breeding program, there were nearly 350 of North America’s largest birds in the wild. At The Peregrine Fund’s World Center for Birds of Prey outside Boise, Idaho, partners have raised more than 300 California condors. Meet a propagation manager, watch full video clips, and learn more about the

Andean Condor: The World’s Largest Flying Bird Faces an Uncertain Future Soaring high above the Andes Mountains, the Andean condor is one of the most impressive birds on the planet. With a wingspan that can exceed 10 feet, it is widely regarded as the largest flying bird in the world and a powerful symbol of South America’s natural heritage. Built for gliding rather than flapping, the condor uses mountain air currents to travel great distances with little effort. It can remain airborne for hours

With a wingspan up to 10 feet in length, the mighty Andean condor is one of the largest flying birds in the world. This massive bird has a hairless head, which will change color depending on its emotional state. Though the condor can live up to 70 years, its population is in decline, largely due to the destruction of its natural habitat. | Great Big Story

Where will these wings take young California Condor #923? A soaring adult condor can ride air currents up to altitudes of 15,000 feet—that's 2.8 miles high! Watch LIVE at AllAboutBirds.org/Condors | Bird Cams

A California Condor in flight is an impressive sight. With a nine-foot-plus wingspan, the birds can stay aloft for hours, floating up to 15,000 feet on warm air thermals. Learn more about this large U.S. vulture for #InternationalVultureAwarenessDay! https://abcbirds.org/bird/california-condor/ | American Bird Conservancy

Adult California Condors sport a wingspan measuring up to 9.5 feet! They are masterful gliders who are able to soar over 150 miles per day in search of food. Watch LIVE at AllAboutBirds.org/Condors | Bird Cams

🦅 California Condor — The TITAN of American Skies! 🌪️ With a mind-blowing 10 ft wingspan, this giant glides like a shadow over mountains, deserts, and cliffs… silently ruling the sky like an ancient airborne dinosaur 🦖✨ #CaliforniaCondor #SkyTitan #WildlifeReels #ViralReels #BirdLovers | Know Anytime