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What Bird is This? | KDKA - CBS Pittsburgh

Ornithologist Bob Mulvihill helped identify an interesting bird found near Pittsburgh.

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9 Things to Do This Weekend with Kids | Kidsburgh

Peek at critter cams, like the National Aviary's camera at the Peregrine Falcon nest at the Cathedral of Learning.

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Family-Friendly Events in Pittsburgh | KDKA - CBS Pittsburgh

A trip to the National Aviary for Flamingo Fest is like a mini-vacation!

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National Aviary’s African Penguin Chick Makes Public Debut | KDKA - CBS Pittsburgh

You can vote on the National Aviary's website on whether you think the chick is a boy or girl!

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Endangered African Penguin chick ready for public debut | WPXI - NBC Pittsburgh

The endangered African Penguin chick, now 1-month-old, has made its public debut at the National Aviary.

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Endangered African Penguin Chick Debuts At National Aviary | Pittsburgh Patch

Visitors will be able to see the chick when it makes appearances in the Avian Care Center twice a day; the viewing area is set up with social distancing protocols in place.

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High-intensity Flight Feather Molt | American Ornithological Society Blog

How do migratory songbirds manage and resolve potential conflicts between breeding, molt, and fall migration?

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Aviary Artist | WQED

Meet Valentino, the artistically-inclined sloth.

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A Valentine’s gift guide for Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh City Paper

Wigle Whiskey has partnered with the National Aviary for Love Birds Trivia Night, with a themed cocktail kit.

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Ring in spring semester with Pittsburgh cultural attractions | The Pitt News

The Aviary has provided a behind-the-scenes experience for bird lovers.

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National Aviary’s ‘Jingle Bell Flock’ show brings high-flying holiday cheer | TribLive

The National Aviary on the North Side is getting into the festive spirit, starting the day after Thanksgiving with its new “Jingle Bell Flock” immersive show.

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55-plus holiday season events for kids in the Pittsburgh area | Kidsburgh

Glowing light shows, magical theatrical productions and the best music of the season are just a small part of the lineup.

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A penguin waddles into the PTL studio! | Pittsburgh Today Live

The National Aviary paid a visit to the PTL studios, and they brought Ella the African Penguin with them to tell Mikey and David about the work they're doing to protect the flightless birds.

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Best of the World 2026 | National Geographic

Steel mills once shaped outsiders’ whole impressions of Pittsburgh, but today the city increasingly defines itself by embracing the venerable cultural institutions that industrial prosperity helped build.

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Fun fall events at the National Aviary | Pittsburgh Today Live

Hear about all of the National Aviary fun happening this fall!

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