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California Condor Profiles and LIfe Histories
Hatch Day:  May 9, 1997 Release Date:  January 19, 1999 Hatch location  San Diego Wild Animal Park Sex:  Male Current Status:  Partnered with Solo (#208) Offspring:  Foster father to #429, Genetic father to #431 Current location:  Big Sur, CA
Beak Boy was raised by Andean Condors, which are larger and stronger than California condors. He was accidentally injured during a feeding and his beak was broken. Fully healed, but sporting a regal, prominent bump on his nose. He set off on a long journey and found a golf course in Carmel Valley, owned by an iconic figure of the west, particularly compelling! 168 is one of the more dominant males in the flock and holds his own under pressure for a spot at the carcass.

In 2006, Beak Boy and "Solo" (#208) chose to pair-bond together and they have been inseparable ever since. A truly faithful couple, they appear to have the happiest "marriage" of any of our Big Sur pairs and are nearly always together. These two have a territory along the south coast of Big Sur, closing a 97 year absence of condors in that area since the last condor was officially reported there in 1909! Although they have had several nesting attempts together, they have not yet fledged a chick successfully. We continue to hold our breath and cross our fingers for this regal pair's future family.