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Several types of birds perched on tree branches in front of the waterfall in the Tropical Rainforest at the National Aviary

Sat., November 8 | 12 — 1 pm | FREE for Members; must register in advance

Manager of Horticulture, Sara, will discuss what goes into sustaining our natural habitats filled to the brim with live plants!

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Southern Three-banded Armadillo walks along termite mound

The National Aviary today debuted its newest immersive bird show in the Helen M. Schmidt FliteZone™ Theater. Habitat Heroes Presented by AAA Travel takes audiences on an adventure around the…

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A guest with their arm outstretched as a small toucan lands gently on their hand to eat a blueberry!

National Aviary to debut new immersive show ‘Passport to Parks’ Alexis Papalia  | Friday, March 28, 2025 1:44 p.m. Alexis Papalia | TribLive Pepper-Jack the striped skunk, a new Animal Ambassador…

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Nine Extinct in the Wild sihek – also known as Guam Kingfishers (three of whom hatched at the National Aviary earlier this year) – have made the historic flight to…

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This article was originally published in the Winter 2023-2024 issue of the Chatham Recorder Alumni Magazine and was written by Sarah C. Hamm. To view more digital Recorder stories, click…

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Red-billed Hornbill perched on a branch

The birds in the Distinguished Birds category represent nearly every continent and range in size from the diminutive but colorful songbird, the Red Siskin of Venezuela, to the impressive Red-tailed…

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An African Penguin swimming underwater

Name-A-Bird The National Aviary’s Name-A-Bird program is an incredible opportunity to support the high-quality care that the National Aviary provides for every member of our flock every day, and to…

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Outdoor Birdwatching Classes and Trips The National Aviary offers in-person birdwatching outings, ecotourism trips, and a variety of engaging classes for people of all skill levels! Upcoming Outdoor Classes Birdwatching…

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The National Aviary celebrates the completion of The Garden Room, a new 9,000-square-foot event space that opens up to offer access to a beautiful patio and garden. Purposefully designed and…

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A familiar face has returned to the National Aviary’s Wetlands habitat. After several weeks of intensive nursing care and treatment for common age-related conditions, Joanie the Wattled Curassow is thriving…

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A Louisiana Waterthrush held in the hand of a researcher before being released

A Future for Neotropical Migratory Birds The ecology of Neotropical migratory birds has attracted considerable attention following the documentation of continent-wide declines in many migratory species. Whereas most of this…

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A hummingbird flying in front of a flower

Tracking Western Hummingbirds in the East The National Aviary’s Ornithologist, Bob Mulvihill, has been tracking and following up on reports of unusual hummingbirds located in western Pennsylvania and parts of…

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3 Cathedral of Learning peregrine falcon chicks receive bands from Pennsylvania Game Commission | MSN

Three peregrine falcon chicks from the Cathedral of Learning were banded by the Pennsylvania Game Commission.

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3 Cathedral of Learning peregrine falcon chicks receive bands from Pennsylvania Game Commission | WPXI

Carla and Ecco, two peregrine falcons, live at the Cathedral of Learning in Oakland and are the stars of the National Aviary’s Peregrine FalconCam.

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Bird experts encourage people to turn off lights in peak migration season | WPXI

The National Aviary and other bird experts are encouraging everyone to turn off or dim unnecessary lights at night. — The National Aviary and other bird experts are encouraging everyone to turn off or dim unnecessary lights at night.

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New Eagle resident named volunteer of the year for National Aviary | Herald-Standard

Retired after a long tenure with the Ringgold School District, Linda Fetchen was eager to find some way to do some volunteer work, but there was an obstacle she had to surmount.

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Fox Chapel Area students help keep Pittsburgh bird-friendly | TribLive

Ornithologists say nearly 600 million birds die every year in North America from window collisions. Students at Fox Chapel Area High School are working to reduce those numbers.

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