California Condor Similar Species Comparison

Main Species

California Condor

  • California Condor Adult
    Adult

    Very large with long, broad wings with long "fingers." Adults are black with striking white patches under the wings.

    © Brian Sullivan | Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, December 04, 2011
  • California Condor Immature
    Immature

    © Kyle Lima | Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, March 09, 2017
  • Adult

    Soars on very long and broad wings with its "fingers" extended and rarely flaps.

    © Jay McGowan | Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, June 26, 2012
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  • California Condor Adult
    Adult

    © Whitney Tsai | Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, April 09, 2019
  • California Condor Immature
    Immature

    © Matt Davis | Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, May 19, 2018
  • California Condor Immature
    Immature

    © Jay Langford | Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, April 20, 2015
  • California Condor Adult
    Adult

    The head is naked, yellowish orange or pinkish bordered by what looks like a feather boa.

    © Todd Plummer | Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, February 19, 2017
  • California Condor Immature
    Immature

    © Mary McSparen | Macaulay LibraryArizona, January 27, 2019
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    Species in This Family

    New World Vultures(Order: Cathartiformes, Family: Cathartidae)

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