Gymnogyps californianus,
Cambria, California
Mike Bush and I found this young condor among a group of Turkey Vultures. After it perched for 20 or so minutes on a utility line, it flew a very short distance to this perch. According to information on condorspotter.com, it was hatched in May, 2019 at San Diego Wild Animal Park and has been part of the Big Sur flock. That makes it 2 and 1/2 years old.
Tags: Gymnogyps californianus condor immature condor
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Gymnogyps californianus,
Cambria, California
Mike Bush and I found this young condor among a group of Turkey Vultures. After it perched for 20 or so minutes on a utility line, it flew a very short distance to this perch. According to information on condorspotter.com, it was hatched in May, 2019 at San Diego Wild Animal Park and has been part of the Big Sur flock. That makes it 2 and 1/2 years old.
Tags: immature condor Gymnogyps
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Gymnogyps californianus & Cathartes aura,
Cambria, California
According to information on condorspotter.com, the condor was hatched in May, 2019 at San Diego Wild Animal Park and has been part of the Big Sur flock. That makes it 2 and 1/2 years old.
Tags: Gymnogyps californianus Cathartes aura size comparison
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Gymnogyps californianus,
Cambria, California
Mike Bush and I found this young condor among a group of Turkey Vultures. After it perched for 20 or so minutes on a utility line, it flew a very short distance to this perch. Later it flew out of sight. According to information on condorspotter.com, it was hatched in May, 2019 at San Diego Wild Animal Park and has been part of the Big Sur flock. That makes it 2 and 1/2 years old
Tags: Gymnogyps juvenile condor
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Gymnogyps californianus,
Cambria, California
Mike Bush and I found this young condor among a group of Turkey Vultures. After it perched for 20 or so minutes on a utility line, it flew a very short distance to this perch. Later it flew out of sight. According to information on condorspotter.com, it was hatched in May, 2019 at San Diego Wild Animal Park and has been part of the Big Sur flock. That makes it 2 and 1/2 years old.
Tags: condor tagged condor immature condor
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