The California Condor, 1966-76: A Look at Its Past and Future. North American Fauna Series, Number 72

Washington, D. C.: United States Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service, 1978. FIRST EDITION. Grey softcover with black lettering on cover, hand written title on spine. Spine is worn with the bottom fraying and starting to split. Moderate edge wear. Top corner bumped. Overall in FAIR PLUS condition. The California Condor, Gymnogyps californianus, is a species of bird in one of the vulture families. It is the largest land bird found in North America. The California Condor is currently the world's rarest bird of prey. Currently, this condor only inhabits the western coastal mountains of the United States. Although it is primarily a scavenger, feeding on carrion, this species belongs to the New World vulture family Cathartidae, related to storks and not closely related to Old World vultures, which are in the family Accipitridae along with hawks, eagles and kites. According to a 2005 report of the California Department of Fish and Game the total population of California condors both captive and wild is 273. First Edition. Soft Cover. Fair. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Wraps.