California condor

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California condor

A very large vulture (Gymnogyps californianus), related to the condor of South America, found in the southern California mountains and nearly extinct.

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California condor - North American condor; chiefly dull black; almost extinct

Gymnogyps californianus

condor - the largest flying birds in the western hemisphere

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