Bird
California Condor
North America's largest flying land bird
Order Cathartiformes
Cathartiformes is a taxonomic order in the class Aves. Global Animal Guide profiles 2 of its members: California Condor and Andean Condor. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Cathartiformes species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Condor Gymnogyps californianus | 10 kg | 1.2 m | 90 km/h | 60 yrs | North America | Critically Endangered |
| Andean Condor Vultur gryphus | 12 kg | 1.3 m | 80 km/h | 50 yrs | South America | Vulnerable |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
Profiles
Bird
Andean Condor
Giant New World vulture of the Andes