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Adopt-A-Bird

Adopt-A-Bird

Symbolically adopt your favorite bird! Proceeds from all symbolic adoptions support the National Aviary’s work to save birds and protect their habitats. PLUS, join in all the fun by symbolically adopting some of your favorite species during our limited-time-only season: Nesting in Nature!

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Seasonal Species: Nesting in Nature!

American Flamingo standing on one leg

American Flamingo

An Eurasian Eagle Owl

Eurasian Eagle-Owl

Victoria Crowned Pigeon

Victoria Crowned Pigeon

Featured Symbolic Adoptions

Eurasian Eagle-Owl looking into the camera with her mouth open!

Eurasian Eagle-Owl, Vera

A Northern Saw-whet Owl

A Project Owlnet banded, Northern Saw-whet Owl

Steller’s Sea Eagle, Aurora

Other Adoptable Species

Always available for symbolic adoption! Pick from some of our most popular birds at an adoption level that’s right for you.

African Penguin

Headshot of a female Andean Condor

Andean Condor

A closeup of a Bald Eagle

Bald Eagle

Headshot of a Barred Owl

Barred Owl

A Brown Pelican on a branch

Brown Pelican

A light brown Eastern Screech-Owl calmly perched on the gloved hand of a National Aviary expert.

Eastern Screech-Owl

A grey crowned-crane perches on a rock with National Aviary logo in background

Gray Crowned-Crane

A Hooded Vulture

Hooded Vulture

Hyacinth Macaw sitting on a tree branch

Hyacinth Macaw

A Linnaeus's Two-toed Sloth hanging upside down on a branch

Linnaeus’s Two-toed Sloth

Rainbow Lorikeets hanging upside down on a branch

Rainbow Lorikeet

Red-billed Hornbill perched on a branch

Red-billed Hornbill

A Scarlet Macaw perched on the top of a faux branch
Scarlet Macaw
Victoria Crowned Pigeon

Victoria Crowned Pigeon

White-cheeked Turaco on a branch in the Tropical Rainforest habitat

White-cheeked Turaco

All proceeds from Adopt-A-Bird go directly to support animal care efforts at the National Aviary. You can’t go wrong with this unique gift only available at the National Aviary. Digital* and print options available!

*Digital options are NOT available for Featured Symbolic Adoptions, including Saw-whet Owls, Aurora, and Vera. These special packages must be mailed to the adopter.

Adopt-A-Bird mailed packages will be prepared and mailed within 14 days. For a quicker delivery, you may choose the digital option and receive your digital package within 3 business days.

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