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California condor
noun
Cal·i·for·nia condor
ˌka-lə-ˈfȯr-nyə- 
: a large nearly extinct vulture (Gymnogyps californianus) found most recently in the mountains of southern California that is related to the condor of South America
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Bird watchers can spot everything from California condors to acorn woodpeckers, and campers can now reserve a site inside the park limits.
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Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2024
Although captive breeding has saved land animals such as the California condor, it has never been successfully done with marine mammals.
—Erik Vance, Scientific American, 1 Aug. 2017
The area is famous for its rolling ranchlands, the soaring California condors of Pinnacles National Park, and the 18th-century Spanish mission at San Juan Bautista.
—Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 2 June 2024
It’s been good for wildlife, from endangered California condors to common crows, and the people who consume game meat.
—Dan Ashe, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2024
Dozens of California condors died in northern Arizona from the flu in 2023.
—Clara Migoya, The Arizona Republic, 3 May 2024
Some high-profile species on the list include: The California condor, the largest flying bird in the U.S., with about 90 adults remaining in the wild.
—David Schechter, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2024
The Endangered Species Act is credited with helping save the bald eagle, California condor and scores more animals and plants from extinction since President Richard Nixon signed it into law.
—Matthew Brown, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2024
Pinnacles is known for its namesake rock spires, wildflowers and wildlife, particularly California condors.
—USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2024
Although captive breeding has saved land animals such as the California condor, it has never been successfully done with marine mammals.
—Erik Vance, Scientific American, 1 Aug. 2017
The area is famous for its rolling ranchlands, the soaring California condors of Pinnacles National Park, and the 18th-century Spanish mission at San Juan Bautista.
—Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 2 June 2024
It’s been good for wildlife, from endangered California condors to common crows, and the people who consume game meat.
—Dan Ashe, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2024
Dozens of California condors died in northern Arizona from the flu in 2023.
—Clara Migoya, The Arizona Republic, 3 May 2024
Some high-profile species on the list include: The California condor, the largest flying bird in the U.S., with about 90 adults remaining in the wild.
—David Schechter, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2024
The Endangered Species Act is credited with helping save the bald eagle, California condor and scores more animals and plants from extinction since President Richard Nixon signed it into law.
—Matthew Brown, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2024
Pinnacles is known for its namesake rock spires, wildflowers and wildlife, particularly California condors.
—USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
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California condor
noun
Cal·i·for·nia condor
ˌkal-ə-ˌfȯr-nyə-
: a very large nearly extinct vulture of mountainous southern California that is related to the condor of South America
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