California condor vs Bald eagle
Size and range side by side, using only figures recorded in Wikidata.
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| California condor | Bald eagle | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Gymnogyps californianus | Haliaeetus leucocephalus |
| Mass | 8.45 kg (adult) Wikidata | 4.13 kg (male adult) 5.35 kg (female adult) Wikidata |
| Lives in | North America | North America |
| Status | Critically endangered | Least concern |
Quick answers
- Which is bigger, the California condor or the Bald eagle?
- The california condor is heavier: Wikidata gives 8.45 kg, against 4.13 kg–5.35 kg.
- Where do they live?
- California condor: North America. Bald eagle: North America (continents with GBIF records).
About them
California condor
The California condor (Gymnogyps californianus) is a New World vulture and the largest North American land bird.
Bald eagle
The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is a bird of prey found in North America.
Mass: Wikidata (CC0) statements without qualifiers or qualified male/female/adult (birth weights left out). Descriptions: first sentence of the English Wikipedia articles (CC BY-SA 4.0), linked from each animal page.