California Condor World Population

California Condor World Population. California condor, (genus gymnogyps californianus), new world vulture (family cathartidae) that is the largest species of land bird in north america. The world total of california condors today is around 400, more than half of which are in the wild.

California condors are scavengers, feeding exclusively on dead animals, and play a critical role in their ecosystem by disposing of carcasses. It has a stunning wingspan of roughly 9.5 feet.