California Condors (Gymnogyps californianus) feed on a variety of wild and domestic carrion, but are not known to take live prey in the wild (Snyder and Snyder 2000, Snyder and Schmitt 2002). There exists, however, an historical account (Townsend 1848) of a California Condor apparently attempting to take a live salmon along a river bank in the Pacific Northwest. However, the bird was collected before the fish was killed, and it is not clear if feeding was observed. A sister species, the Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus), has, however, been reported to take live prey (Murphy 1925), and smaller species of New World vultures, the Black (Corcygas atratus) and Turkey (Cathartes aura) Vultures have also been reported to take live prey occasionally (Parmalee 1954, Kirk and Mossman 1998, Buckley 1999, Paves et al. 2008). While not providing clear evidence of taking live prey, Townsend’s account indicates the opportunistic foraging by California Condors is not confined to dead animals. Nevertheless, occasions for documenting California Condors with live prey have been limited, because, historically, few individuals have been available for observation. Even with intensive conservation efforts during the past 20 years that have resulted in increased numbers of birds in the wild, the practice of provisioning carcasses at designated feeding sites limits opportunities for observation of natural foraging, especially rare events such as attempts to take live prey.