Month: December 2023

African Penguins Dave and Rita Mae

December 5th, 2023

National Aviary African Penguin Pair Patrick (female) and Owen have hatched a duo of African Penguin chicks!

Tags: chick, conservation, hatching, hatchling, penguin

In The News

The National Aviary Welcomes Two Striped Skunk Sisters—And You Can Name Them! | Table Magazine

Two striped skunks have joined the Aviary’s menagerie, added to the North Side institution’s roster of non-avian species. While birds are the main attraction at the National Aviary, adding other animals helps develop biodiversity and more natural habitats.

National Aviary holds naming contest for skunk sisters | TribLive

The National Aviary is looking for names for two of its newest additions — a pair of striped skunk sisters.

Meet the stinkin’ cute skunk sisters at the National Aviary | Pittsburgh Today Live

The National Aviary debuts its newest ambassadors, skunk sisters! They're asking for name suggestions.

National Aviary holding naming contest for new skunk sisters | WPXI

There are two new critters at the National Aviary, and you can help pick their names!

How to Tell a Raven From a Crow, According to Bird Experts | Martha Stewart

National Aviary Director of Animal Programs and Experiences, Cathy Schlott, explains the clearest ways to tell which bird you’re looking at.