California condor: How conservationists rescued a bird that was lost in time

This clip shows the California condor's amazing reflexes and agility. The prey-go-neesh (condor) is part of the Northern California Condor Restoration Program (NCCRP) flock. The NCCRP is a partnership between the Yurok Tribe and Redwood National and State Parks (NPS). The Tribe and park released the first birds in 2022. Prior to the reintroduction, the last local observation of a condor occurred in 1892. The bird was killed and placed in a museum. Now, there are 17 free-flying condors in Yurok C

California Condor breeding season has officially begun! The breeding season for our captive California Condors typically runs January through the end of June. This is a time when pairs will display to their mates through a “dance” where they hold out their wings, drop their heads, and sway side-to-side. Typically the males do the majority of the displays but the females will as well. As seen in the video, they can grab food, sticks, or other objects in their beaks to add to the performance. It i

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