Photo from Yurok Condor Program

The Yurok Tribe of California will be releasing captive-bred condors into the wild.

The tribe signed a memorandum of understanding with state and federal agencies and a condor conservation group. The parties will work together to select release sites for a bird that plays an important role in Yurok history and culture.

"When a species like condor or eagle gives you material for your regalia, it is considered their spirit is in that, too. They are singing with you, and praying with you," tribal microbiologist Tiana Williams told the Associated Press.

Only about 230 condors remain the wild. Their territory ranges from Mexico to Canada although they haven't been seen in northern California in more than a century, the AP said.

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