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Back to In Memoriam Condor Bios
#706 "Icarus"
Sex: ​Male
Hatch Location and Date: World Center for Birds of Prey, 5/11/2013
Release Date: 10/21/2015 (San Simeon)
Parents: #99 and #88 ​
Local Biological Siblings: ​#400, #583, #744, #785
Breeding Status: Unpaired
Offspring: ​None
Deceased: ​6/2018, Lead Poisoning 
Like his namesake, Icarus's first flight after being released was perhaps too ambitious. He worried biologists after flying far away from the release site and not returning for several weeks. Luckily, he found his way back eventually and assimilated well with the rest of the flock, spending plenty of time exploring the areas south of Pinnacles National Park. Unfortunately, this area is also associated with high levels of lead exposure, which is still the leading cause of condor mortality. 
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  • Wildlife
    • California Condors >
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      • 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
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    • Consultation
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      • Other Wildlife
  • Education
    • Programs >
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      • Required Forms
      • Bilingual Education
      • Nature Prescription Programs
      • Partners
    • Art and Culture
    • Resources
    • Inspirational Youth
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