A cherished icon of the West, the prehistoric-looking California condor remains one of the world's most endangered species. North America's largest avian narrowly escaped extinction in the mid-1980s ...

A cherished icon of the West, the prehistoric-looking California condor remains one of the world's most endangered species. North America's largest avian narrowly escaped extinction in the mid-1980s ...

Condors are the largest bird species in North America and a crucial part of the ecosystem, but during the 1980s, the California condor population declined to just 22 individuals. The raptors faced ...

"It was difficult," said Hauck, California condor program director for The Peregrine Fund, as he reflected on the outbreak more than a year later. "To lose a single bird in a population of just ...

The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance recently welcomed its 250th California condor chick, marking a significant moment for a ...

“This year’s condor release will be especially impactful given the losses we experienced in 2023 from HPAI and lead poisoning,” said Tim Hauck, The Peregrine Fund’s California Condor ...

The California condor is the largest land bird in North America, with wings spanning 9 1/2 feet. Adult condors stand at around 3 feet tall and weigh 17 to 25 pounds. The species can soar to ...

The crowd looked on as four critically endangered California condors were released into the wild. Two took flight in about 40 minutes after their enclosure was opened. The third condor ...

A trio of real-world vulture species call the sunny, not-so-spooky Golden State home, including the beloved California Condor. Get top local stories in Southern California delivered to you every ...