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#716 “Orville”
Sex: Male                             
Hatch Location & Date: World Center for Birds of Prey 6/4/2013
Release Date: 10/28/2015 (San Simeon)                            
Parents: #27 and #139                              
Local Biological Siblings: 405, 501, 696, 760                              
Breeding Status: Unpaired
Offspring: None
Orville, who was released with his brother Wilbur, is the most dominant of the current pre-release cohort. We named him and his brother after another pair of siblings who mastered the art of flight – the Wright brothers. This is the first time two brothers have been released in the same cohort in Big Sur. He is often seen strutting and bossing around his peers. He was nicknamed "Moose" by the crew due to his massive size and regal stature. We have high hopes for this bird, we see him rising to the top of the wild hierarchy quickly. 
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  • Home
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        • Lake Nacimiento Eagle Sanctuary
      • Media Coverage
    • Big Sur Discovery Center
    • Contact Us / Get Updates
  • Membership
  • Wildlife
    • California Condors >
      • California Condors
      • Wildfire and Condors
      • 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
      • Artists Supporting Condors
    • Bald Eagles
    • Vultures of the World
  • Services
    • Consultation
    • Conservation Planning
    • Surveys >
      • Surveys
      • Other Wildlife
  • Education
    • Programs >
      • Programs
      • Nature Prescription Programs
      • Salud y Naturaleza
      • Bilingual Education
      • Partners
    • Fund-A-Need
    • Inspirational Youth
    • Resources
    • Presentations
  • Join Us
    • Rebuild and Restore
    • Monthly Zoom-Chats
    • Annual Event - Feathers
    • Adopt-A-Condor
    • Our Supporters >
      • Legacy Society
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      • Collaborators
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