Condor C0 has returned to the Northern California Condor Restoration Program (NCCRP) flight pen after scans at the Oakland Zoo determined that the bird likely impacted something with her right wing hard enough to chip the radius bone. Condors have two long wing bones: the radius and the ulna. The radius is smaller in diameter. Oakland Zoo vets indicated that the bone is already well-healed and that it should not affect C0’s flight or release schedule. Because of this positive diagnosis, NCCRP st

This weekend is taking flight on a happy note! 🦅 #VetTales Friday This summer, the staff at the Northern California Condor Restoration Program (NCCRP) noticed that one of their condors, C0, had unusual swelling on her wing. Condor C0 was brought to Oakland Zoo for more in-depth scans and examination. Our ace vet Dr. Lauren and team did a physical exam upon arrival, followed by radiographs and a CT scan. Fortunately, it was determined that Condor C0 had just a small fracture in her right radius

5.7K views · 569 reactions | A California Condor in flight is an impressive sight. With a nine-foot plus wingspan, the birds can stay aloft for hours, floating up to 15,000 feet on warm air thermals. Learn more about this large U.S. vulture for International Vulture Awareness Day! https://abcbirds.org/bird/california-condor/ | American Bird Conservancy | Facebook

10K views · 395 reactions | Andean condor Andy. D "having a ball" in his habitat recently! Did you know—Andean condors are the only birds species at Denver Zoo with a well-developed sense of smell. Pictured here: Andy D. is 27-years-old and weighs 30 pounds, which is 22 pounds more than our bald eagles! #WednesdayWisdom | Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance | Facebook