The Condor

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:adaptations adapted to high altitudes
gptkbp:aircraft_operated up to 56 km/h
up to 15,000 feet
can soar at high altitudes
gptkbp:behavior scavenger
gptkbp:breeding_behavior low reproductive rate
gptkbp:breeding_range 5 to 6 years
California and Arizona
gptkbp:breeding_season late winter to early spring
gptkbp:captive_breeding important for population recovery
part of recovery efforts
gptkbp:climate_impact affected by climate change
gptkbp:clutch_size 1 egg
1 to 2 eggs
gptkbp:color black and white
black with white neck ruff
gptkbp:coloration hooked beak
gptkbp:conservation_efforts breeding programs
gptkbp:conservation_status critically endangered
gptkbp:cultural_references featured in Native American mythology
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of freedom
gptkbp:diet carrion
gptkbp:educational_programs used in educational programs
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:white
gptkbp:egg_size 1 to 2
gptkbp:endangered_since gptkb:1987
gptkbp:endemic_to gptkb:California
gptkbp:family gptkb:Cathartidae
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:George_Ord
gptkbp:fledging_period 6 months
about 5-6 months
gptkbp:flight_style soaring
soaring and gliding
gptkbp:foraging_behavior scavenger
search for food in groups
gptkbp:fossil_record ancient relatives found
gptkbp:genetic_diversity limited genetic diversity
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Gymnogyps
gptkbp:habitat mountains and forests
cliffs and large trees
gptkbp:habitat_range California, Arizona, Utah
gptkbp:hatching_time both parents care for young
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Condor
gptkbp:human_interaction increased due to conservation efforts
grooming behavior observed
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:Vulture
gptkbp:lifespan 60 years
up to 60 years in the wild
gptkbp:mating_system displays and calls
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
not migratory but may wander.
gptkbp:native_range Western United States
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:nest_location high cliffs or large trees
gptkbp:nest_material sticks and vegetation
gptkbp:nesting February to April
cliffs and large trees
low due to threats
gptkbp:parent both parents care for young
gptkbp:population_trend due to habitat loss
due to lead poisoning
gptkbp:predators none as adults
eagles and humans
gptkbp:public_awareness increased through campaigns
gptkbp:range limited to specific areas
wider in the past
wider range in the past
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Andean_condor
gptkbp:reproduction lay 1 egg every 2 years
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Gymnogyps_californianus
gptkbp:social_behavior often seen in groups
form pairs for life
gptkbp:social_learning learns from other condors
gptkbp:social_structure social birds
gptkbp:sound good hearing
gptkbp:species gptkb:Gymnogyps_californianus
gptkbp:successor successful in California
gptkbp:symbolism often symbolizes conservation efforts
gptkbp:tail_type fan-shaped
large and strong
long and broad
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting areas
defend nesting areas
gptkbp:vision excellent eyesight
gptkbp:vocalization grunts and hisses
hissing and grunting sounds
gptkbp:weight up to 15 kilograms
up to 15 kg
gptkbp:wildlife major threat
zoos and wildlife parks
found in zoos
slowly recovering
gptkbp:wing_configuration broad and long
low wing loading
gptkbp:wingspan up to 3.3 meters
gptkbp:young called chicks
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Chris_Sale
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4