California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus) - Sunning on roc
California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus) - Sunning on rock - Arizona-Endangered species-First reintroduced to Arizona in 1996 -Now breeding in the wild in the Grand Canyon-Vermillion cliffs area-Wing patches identify individuals-Feeds on freshly killed carrion-Prefers carcasses of large mammals-Wingspan of 9.5 feet-Can live to 60 years in the wild-Primarily monogamous and pair for life- Can travel over 200 miles in a day-Soars on thermals-
Picture No
13738838
Media ID
43271797
Size
5616px x 3744px
(9.3MB)
Credit
www.ardea.com / John Cancalosi
Category
NA
Availability
Available worldwide
Ardea Picture Library
Picture No
13738838
Contributor Ref
CAN-90260782
Image Date
26-08-2008
