Category: Philanthropy

For the Golden Years Graphic featuring a Victoria Crowned Pigeon Chick and Adult named Mary

Fulfilling a Lifelong Promise There are a few things more precious than time – and for animals in their golden years, each second is more important than the last. The National Aviary is committed to providing individualized care to each bird, mammal, and reptile that calls us home at every phase of their lives. This…

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Countdown to Extinction web graphic featuring an image of a juvenile African Penguin fading into an image of wild African Penguins.

Countdown to Extinction: One Decade to Save African Penguins Ten years. Ten years is all that likely stands between the African Penguin becoming functionally Extinct-in-the-Wild. African Penguin numbers in South Africa are continuing to plummet, with fewer than 3% of their population remaining – the equivalent of 9,000 pairs. The current plight of this dwindling…

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A Eurasian Eagle-Owl chick gently being fed by an Aviary expert fades into an adult image of the same bird sitting amongst greenery and foliage.

Protecting Their Future: Conservation Stories of the National Aviary Proactive Conservation: Eurasian Eagle-Owls The National Aviary’s unwavering commitment to avian conservation is shown through our efforts to safeguard species. From slowing the rapid decline of the Least Concern Eurasian Eagle-Owl to the Extinct in the Wild Guam Kingfisher, our vital work makes a meaningful contribution…

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Andean Condors Marijo and Illimani in the left photo which fades to the right photo of two African Penguin chicks

Stronger Together: Saving Species One Hatchling at a Time The National Aviary remains committed to saving Critically Endangered and threatened species like the African Penguin and the Andean Condor. A Penguin Pair Back in November, we excitedly announced the arrival of two African Penguin chicks from Patrick and her mate, Owen. This sibling pair is…

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Falcon from Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning nest recovering after collision and lead exposure | MSN

The National Aviary, which runs a livestream camera of the nest, says Red was admitted to the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh's Wildlife Center for treatment, where he was also diagnosed with elevated lead levels.

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Young falcon from Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning nest recovering after collision and lead exposure | CBS News

Red, a young peregrine falcon that hatched in the nest on top of Pitt's Cathedral of Learning this spring, is in the care of humans after he apparently suffered a collision and then tested positive for lead exposure.

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The first Andean condor in Ecuador is born in Cuenca under artificial incubation | Expreso

The Amaru Biopark announced the birth of Ecuador's first Andean condor through artificial incubation, a step forward for conservation.

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Forget the plane. Your tropical vacation can be found in Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh Today Live

The National Aviary is bringing the island vibes to Pittsburgh, with music, cocktails, and plenty of birds.

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Nearly extinct species coming back in wild thanks to Pittsburgh aviary | Yahoo News

The National Aviary has two baby Guam Kingfishers, known as sihek in the indigenous CHamoru language. The male Guam kingfisher hatched on April 19, while the female hatched on May 12. On May 27, the male chick took his first flight.

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