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Back to In Memoriam Condor Bios
#559 “Quiet One”
Sex: Male ​
Hatch Location & Date: LA Zoo, 4/12/2010
Release Date: 1/6/2012                            
Parents:   #138 and #84                            
Local Biological Siblings: #460, #787                            
Breeding Status: Paired with Pinnacles Condor #543
Offspring: #901
Deceased: ​​12/30/2019, Necropsy Pending
Quiet One had a rough-and-tumble introduction to life in the wild when he was released in Big Sur after almost two years of living in the Los Angeles Zoo. Just minutes after he took his first steps as a free condor, he encountered a golden eagle, which quickly showed him who was boss. Golden eagles are one of a variety of species of scavengers that condors coexist with at feeding sites. Although condors are larger than golden eagles, golden eagles are more aggressive and have sharp talons that can do severe damage, resulting in golden eagles getting first priority at a carcass. Quiet One got through his first tangle without any serious injury and spent his first months in the wild close to the release site.
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As he matured, Quiet One explored both the Big Sur coastline and Pinnacles National Park, keeping company with other birds around his age. He happens to be a very handsome condor, keeping his long primary feathers well-preened and in good condition. These good looks helped him when it was time to pick a mate, and he paired with the lovely Pinnacles condor #543. He and #543 pulled a fast one on biologists and raised a chick (#901) without biologist being aware till this chick was almost fledged! 

In December of 2019 we noticed 2019 displaying symptoms of lead poisoning. He was quickly trapped and rushed to the LA Zoo for emergency treatment. The talented staff of veterinarians and keepers worked for several weeks but unfortunately, despite their best efforts, he died on December 30. 
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  • Home
    • About Us
    • Board of Directors
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    • Big Sur Discovery Center
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      • Big Sur Condor Sanctuary
      • Lake Nacimiento Eagle Sanctuary
    • Media Coverage
    • Organization Documents
    • Contact Us / Get Updates
  • Membership
  • Wildlife
    • California Condors >
      • California Condors
      • Big Sur Fires
      • Condor Cam
      • Baby Condors
      • My Condor Bios
      • Recovering Condors >
        • Condor Releases
        • Lead Threat
        • Non-Lead Ammunition
        • GPS Tracking
        • Nest Monitoring
        • Electrocutions
        • Micro-Trash
        • Marine Contaminants
      • The Movie
    • Bald Eagles
    • Vultures of the World
  • Services
    • Consultation
    • Conservation Planning
    • Surveys >
      • Surveys
      • Other Wildlife
  • Education
    • Programs >
      • Programs
      • Required Forms
      • Bilingual Education
      • Nature Prescription Programs
      • Partners
    • Young at heart
    • Resources
    • Inspirational Youth
    • Fund-A-Need
    • Presentations
  • Join Us
    • Rebuild and Restore
    • Adopt-A-Condor
    • Events >
      • Feathers in Flight
    • Zoom-Chats
    • Legacy Society
    • Our Supporters >
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