CACO = California Condor. The largest North American land bird with wings spanning nine and a half feet! The California condor population steadily declined during the 20th century until there were only 22 known to exist in the world. The last of the free-flying condors were taken into captivity in 1987 in order to save the species from extinction. Because of reintroduction efforts, as of May 2013, there were approximately 435 California condors…about 237 of which are free-flying in California, Arizona and Baja California, Mexico. Liberty Wildlife is one of the few facilities that rehabilitates this beautiful bird. Lead poisoning continues to be the primary reason for an early demise.
This Raptor Series is in honor of Liberty Wildlife moving to the neighborhood! They are the largest wildlife rescue organization in Arizona and you will be able to visit their new facility when it opens Summer of 2016. Come on out and see the wildlife! Both on the trails and indoors.