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National Aviary celebrates the birthdays of their sloths, Vivian and Wookie | KDKA - CBS Pittsburgh

Have you ever been to a sloth's birthday party? Well, for some lucky visitors of the National Aviary, they got to be a part of just that!

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National Aviary celebrates sloth birthdays | KDKA - CBS Pittsburgh

Two of the National Aviary's sloths celebrated birthdays recently and they were full of cake, cards, and more!

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You are cordially invited to a sloth birthday party at the National Aviary | Pittsburgh City Paper

The National Aviary in the North Side will host a birthday celebration for its resident sloths Wookiee and Vivien.

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Never-before-seen colorful bird hybrid surprises scientists | National Geographic

Eager to find out the identity of the bird, Gosser reached out to Bob Mullvihill, an ornithologist at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh.

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Take Your Taste Buds On Vacation Without Leaving Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh Magazine

9.99% of each sale of the Fizzy Flamingo Rose collaboration with Threadbare Cider will be donated to the National Aviary on the North Side.

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Project Principalis Submits to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service New Evidence of Ivory-billed Woodpecker’s Survival during Extended Comment Period | National Aviary News

Encouraged by the recent announcement by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service of an extended comment period on the status of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker, Project Principalis, a partnership of independent researchers and the National Aviary have submitted additional public comments.

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‘Bigger and better than ever’: RADical Days kick off in September | KDKA - CBS Pittsburgh

Starting on Sept. 9, many local attractions around the area will offer a free day or two for families to enjoy. It runs through Oct. 16th.

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Around Town: Night in the Tropics | Pittsburgh Business Times

The National Aviary hosted Night in the Tropics, its signature summer fundraiser event, on July 16.

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‘Night in the Tropics’ welcomed 1,000 guests to celebrate National Aviary’s milestone | TribLIVE

“Night in the Tropics: Vintage Vacation” was an evening of food, dancing and entertainment.

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The best family-friendly attractions in Pittsburgh | Travel Daily

Located in Allegheny Commons Park, the National Aviary is the largest indoor bird zoo in North America.

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21 things to do this week, from the Pittsburgh Black Music Festival to Picklesburgh | NEXTPittsburgh

Party like it’s 1952 at this retro-themed gala celebrating the Aviary’s 70th anniversary

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Name that pigeon! Pittsburgh City Paper presents Pigeon Week | Pittsburgh City Paper

Help name Pittsburgh City Paper's new feathered mascot for a chance to win National Aviary tickets!

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How to Stop Birds From Flying Into Your Window, According to an Expert (ft. insights from Bob Mulvihill) | Pet News

Learn why birds keep flying into windows and the expert-approved solutions that actually work

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How to start birding in Western Pennsylvania | TribLive

From quiet walks through Frick Park and day hikes in the Laurel Highlands to trips far afield to site-specific species, the birders of Southwestern Pennsylvania are constantly on the lookout for their next find.

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What to Do If You Find a Baby Bird in Your Yard—and the Mistake You Should Never Make (ft. Insights from Bob Mulvihill) | Yahoo News

Picture this: you step outside your front door to enjoy another summer's day, when, suddenly, you hear a faint peeping coming from somewhere in your bushes nearby. You crouch down to take a closer look and discover a small, flightless little bird on the ground, seemingly alone and away from its nest.

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Future looks brighter for some endangered birds | Kingsport Times News

Everyone, including birders, enjoys reading some good news. There have been some recent success stories involving some of the world’s most endangered birds, including hopeful stories about the Hawaiian stilt and Guam kingfisher.

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How 4 chicks at the National Aviary are helping bring nearly extinct birds back to the wild | CBS News

A fourth Guam kingfisher has hatched at the National Aviary this year, bringing the species one step closer to someday returning to its native habitat, where it's been extinct for 40 years.

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