California condor, Gymnogyps californianus

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California condor, Gymnogyps californianus

California condor, Gymnogyps californianus. Critically endangered.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

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California Condor Critically Endangered Frederick Miscellany Naturalist Nodder Shaw Zoological Californianus Gymnogyps

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This stunning handcolored copperplate engraving depicts the California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus), a critically endangered bird species native to North America. The California Condor is the largest flying bird in North America, with a wingspan reaching up to 10 feet. This beautiful illustration is taken from 'The Naturalist's Miscellany' published in 1792 by George Shaw and Frederick Nodder. The California Condor was once abundant along the Pacific coast from California to Baja California, but due to habitat loss, poaching, and lead poisoning, their population dwindled to just 22 individuals in the wild in the late 1980s. Today, thanks to intensive conservation efforts, their population has grown to over 500 birds, with the majority living in captivity in breeding programs and reintroduction efforts. This historical illustration captures the California Condor's distinctive features, including its bald head, ruff of feathers around the neck, and the broad, rounded wings. The intricate details of the feathers, the sharpness of the beak, and the intensity of the eyes are all beautifully rendered in this exquisite engraving. The California Condor's recovery is a testament to the power of conservation efforts and the importance of protecting endangered species. This illustration serves as a reminder of the beauty and fragility of the natural world and the role we can play in preserving it for future generations.

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