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These California Condors Might Be Tending to the Species’ First Egg in the State’s Northern Region in More Than a Century
Experts haven’t confirmed the existence of an egg, but the nesting birds’ behaviors suggest one was laid in early February.
By Sarah Kuta, 4 Mar 2026

Link: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/these-california-condors-might-be-tending-to-the-species-first-egg-in-the-states-northern-region-in-more-than-a-century-180988285/

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Wildlife biologists in far Northern California are beaming with cautious pride, as a pair of California condors appears to be tending to the region’s first wild egg in more than a century. Scientists haven’t been able to confirm the egg, but the behavior of the bird couple suggests they’re taking turns with incubation duties—a welcome bright spot for the critrically endangered creatures.