Part one of term paper
California s are the largest birds in North America. They may weigh up to 25 pounds and have wingspans of 9 1/2 feet. California s have bare heads and necks, dull gray-black feathers, and blunt claws. They have a triangle-shaped patch of white, visible only when airborne, that adorns the underside of their wings. California s can soar on war ...

Part two of term paper
... easy take-offs and landings. Typically, an adult pair lays one egg every other year, with the fledgling being dependent upon its parents through the next breeding season. Like all vultures, s are carrion-eaters. They prefer large dead animals like deer, cattle, and sheep, but will also eat rodents and more rarely, fish. If a meal has been particularly big, they may have to spend hours on the ground or a low branch before they can take off again. s are fastidious birds -- after eating, they clean ...