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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreForget 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.
Read MoreNearly 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.
Read MoreNearly extinct species coming back in wild thanks to Pittsburgh aviary | USA Today
With the help of two recently hatched chicks, Pittsburgh's National Aviary has plans to help a bird species that no longer exists in the wild to once again find its way home.
Read MoreNational Aviary welcomes new chick to Wetlands habitat | WPXI
Aviary officials just announced the hatching of a Roseate Spoonbill chick as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan.
Read MoreThe Bird That Builds Its Own Incubator and Raises Itself (ft. insights from Senior Aviculturist, Brianna Crane) | A-Z Animals
Rather than sitting on their eggs themselves, they rely on external heat sources for incubation.
Read MoreNational Aviary’s new bird causing a buzz in Northeast | KDKA
The Aviary recently welcomed Dariéna, a one-year-old female Harpy Eagle from the Miami Zoo, and she is the only known Harpy Eagle in the entire Northeast, weighing around 17 to 20 pounds.
Read MorePeregrine Falcon Storm on KDKA News Radio! | KDKA
Director of Animal Programs and Experiences, Cathy Schlott talks all things Peregrine Falcons with John and Rachael from YaJagoff!
Read MoreNew harpy eagle at the Aviary is a ‘once-in-a-lifetime species to see’ | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pittsburgh has the only one in the Northeast, reflecting the bird's endangered status in the wild and slow reproduction rate.
Read MoreNational Aviary Welcomes ONLY Harpy Eagle on the Northeast! | National Aviary
The National Aviary is overjoyed to welcome a new juvenile female Harpy Eagle to our flock! Hailing from the Miami Zoo (tag), this one-year-old raptor is the ONLY known Harpy living in the Northeast...
Read MoreWhat Garden Birds Need in June – 5 Ways to Support Them Through Breeding Season and Beyond (ft. insights from Bob Mulvihill) | Homes and Gardens
So, if you're looking to make your yard as bird-friendly as possible in June and beyond, this is the best way to start.
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