California condor global population exceeds 600 - a milestone for California condors! As of December 31, 2025, the global population of California condor exceeded 600 individuals, including birds in the wild and those in zoos and breeding centers dedicated to their recovery. Together the partners in the California Condor Recovery Program have grown the free-flying, wild population from a low of 22 birds in 1982 back to almost 400 today. The wild population increased to 392 individuals, up from 373 in 2024, including captive breeding and release and chicks produced in the wild. In 2025, an estimated 16 condor chicks successfully fledged in the wild across six release sites. But the work is not done. The long-term goal is to grow the wild population to be self-sustaining. The California Condor Recovery Program is an international program led by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in collaboration among many agencies and organizations. We thank our many partners dedicated to bringing thi...