Californian Condor - Rarest Bird of Prey

Sad to say it, but Californian condors – these rarest birds of prey, were on the brink of extinction, and Thanks God, now are on the brink of… recovery. Unfortunately, previously there were only 22 condors left in existence, and nowadays their number has risen up to 289 species.

Condors as nature’s cleanup crew

It is not a secret, that California condors are vultures, so they feed on carrion. It may seem mean, but they actually, perform the function of cleaning, condors are part of nature’s cleanup crew. Otherwise, things could get too messy! They prefer “eating” large dead animals. Most people will be surprised, but they see their prey and almost never smell it. Condors can stay without food for several days.

One more cleaning

Most people think of vultures as “very dirty,” birds, but everything is right on the contrary. Californian condors are very neat. Right after each eating, they start cleaning their heads and other parts of bodies by rubbing them on grass, branches and even rocks. Condors can bathe. And the most amazing fact, Condors have a special immune system, and they don’t get sick from any of the bacteria they can come across while eating. Californian condors are highly social birds, most their time, Condors spend together.

Risks

1. Loss of habitat;
2. Many birds die on power lines;
3. Perish on poisoned carcasses.

It is our aim to take care of condors and help them to survive.