Condors are part of the family Cathartidae, whereas the 15 species of Old World vultures are in the family Accipitridae,
that also includes falcons, hawks, and eagles. The New World and Old World vultures evolved from different ancestors.
However, they both are carrion-eaters and have distinctive bare heads. California Condor in high speed flight. Note
tip feathers faired to reduce drag. See Sibley-Ahlquist taxonomy for an alternative classification. ~wiki~
