Editing Condor (section)

== Habitat ==
Each condor inhabits a very different set of locations. The Andean condor naturally resides in [[South America]], particularly the Western coast. They range from the entirety of the coast, but tend to live towards the [[Andes]] and [[Patagonia]] mountain chains. California condors make up a different global location. As the name implies, these condors tend to live in California and the Southwest United States. Occasionally, the California condor will take up residence in Northwest Mexico. Both species tend to prefer high altitudes, roughly 16,000 feet, for habitat creation. Most commonly these species will reside on the caves or cliffsides of mountains at this altitude range. Occasionally, California condors will also nest in large [[Sequoioideae|redwood]] tree cavities.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus) {{!}} U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service |url=https://www.fws.gov/species/california-condor-gymnogyps-californianus |access-date=2024-11-06 |website=www.fws.gov |language=en}}</ref> Condors instinctively choose locations that naturally protect their young from predators, like [[golden eagle]]s, given the elevation and isolation. A unique component of Andean condor habitat is their