This story was published Wednesday April 30, 2025. For centuries, the California condor was a prevalent species across North America. The large scavengers, which feature a nearly 10-foot wingspan, ...

I have a common refrain, almost a mantra at this point, whenever I — still excitedly — spot a large black bird soaring above me on a hike: It’s always a turkey vulture. After hiking around Southern ...

The Andean condor has been threatened with extinction for decades. At one time, the condor was considered extinct in Venezuela, with populations in other South American countries not far behind.

California condors nearly went extinct, but wildlife agencies and volunteers have helped the birds gain a talon-hold north of the Grand Canyon. Bird flu has killed nearly two dozen condors in recent ...