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Before, after or instead of the NFL Draft: Clemente, Warhol and the National Aviary in Pittsburgh | Cleveland.com

For artistry of a different sort, head a mile north to the National Aviary, home to more than 500 birds and a tropical oasis on even the coldest day.

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National Aviary in Pittsburgh receives $25K grant for protecting endangered species | Yahoo News

The funding will be used for breeding and reintroduction efforts, as well as educational programming, throughout the current calendar year.

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National Aviary in Pittsburgh receives $25K grant for protecting endangered species | WPXI

The funding will be used for breeding and reintroduction efforts, as well as educational programming, throughout the current calendar year.

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Pittsburgh’s National Aviary secures $25K to help endangered birds | WESA

The National Aviary will receive $25,000 from the Foxwynd Foundation to support existing programs that prioritize preservation and protection of endangered and at-risk bird species.

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National Aviary Receives $25,000 Grant from Foxwynd Foundation Towards the Continued Protection of Endangered Species | National Aviary

From the Guam Rail and Guam Kingfisher to the Loggerhead Shrike and the Red Siskin, the Foxwynd Foundation’s generous gift to the Aviary will help preserve at-risk species in human care and in the wild!

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Carla and Ecco are back, and so is the National Aviary’s Peregrine FalconCam | WPXI

It’s that time of year again! The National Aviary’s Peregrine FalconCam is up and running.

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Three Andean condor chicks hatch in Colombia as species nears local extinction | Mongabay

Since July 2024, three Andean condor chicks have hatched at an artificial incubation program located near Bogotá, Colombia’s capital city.

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Discover Unique Nests and Meet the Bird Species who Craft them during Nesting in Nature this Winter and Spring, ONLY at the National Aviary!  | National Aviary

Brand-new Daily Activities included with admission will bring you face to face with intricately designed nests and the breath-taking “artists” behind them.  

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National Aviary is a leader in helping African penguins starving to death in South Africa | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh’s National Aviary has ramped up its efforts to save the critically endangered African penguin, a charismatic species that is a popular draw atthe North Side destination.

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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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National 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...  

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What 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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How the World’s Most Abundant Bird Went Extinct (ft. insight from Bob Mulvihill) | A-Z Animals

In this article, we speak with Bob Mulvihill, Lead Ornithologist at the National Aviary, about the demise of passenger pigeons. Learn about Martha’s final days and the resulting rise of bird conservation efforts.

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Pennsylvania Capitol Zoo Day brings penguins, sloths and tortoises to Harrisburg | WGAL

Visitors got an up-close look at some amazing animal ambassadors during Zoo Day at the Pennsylvania State Capitol on Tuesday.

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A bird that’s extinct in the wild hatched at the National Aviary | CBS News

A bird that has been extinct in the wild for nearly 40 years was born at Pittsburgh's National Aviary.

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