Nature Of California An Introduction To Familiar Plants And Animals & Outstanding Natural Attractions

HAWKS, EAGLES AND ALLIES Primarily carnivorous, these birds have sharp talons for grasping prey and sharply hooked bills for tearing into flesh. Many soar on wind currents when hunting. Sexes are similar in most. California Condor, Gymnogyps californianus Size: 40-55 in. (1-1.4 m) Description: Huge black bird with a naked head and hooked bill. White triangles on the underside of the wings are visible in flight. Habitat: Mountains and open country. Comments: An endangered species, it is the largest bird of prey in North America. Once nearly extinct, hand-raised populations have made a comback in recent years and are slowly being transplanted in the wild.Kavanagh, James is the author of 'Nature Of California An Introduction To Familiar Plants And Animals & Outstanding Natural Attractions', published 2006 under ISBN 9781583553015 and ISBN 1583553010.