The California condor, a rare species of bird occupies Palmdale. The king vulture's closest living relative is the Andean condor, "Vultur gryphus". Each vessel is named after a bird of prey including the albatross, condor and cormorant. The Andean condor is near threatened. The critically endangered California condor has also been affected by lead poisoning. These areas were chosen because of their prime condor nesting habitat. Argentina coordinated actions with other South American dictatorships as in Operation Condor. The Safari Park was a major factor in the recovery of the California condor. The series stars Lana Condor and Noah Centineo. It was used as a testing ground for the German Luftwaffe's Condor Legion. When in flight, the movements of the condor are remarkably graceful. Harry only agrees to return after helping her recover the Condor and after rescuing Leonard. Joe Turner (Robert Redford) is a bookish CIA analyst, code named "Condor". "El Condor" (1970) was a rare Western. It was first used on large reconnaissance aircraft such as the Fw 200 Condor.