A cherished icon of the West, the prehistoric-looking California condor remains one of the world's most endangered species. North America's largest avian narrowly escaped extinction in the mid-1980s ...

Discover the top 10 largest vultures in the world, from the majestic Andean Condor to the striking Indian Vulture, known for ...

Gymno comes from the Greek word gymnast, meaning "naked," and refers to the condor's featherless head; gyps is Greek for "vulture." DESCRIPTION: The largest flying land birds in North America, ...