Iconic Birds

These Iconic Birds from around the globe tell the conservation stories of their species. The birds in this category are beloved by visitors and are instantly recognizable. When you name an Iconic Bird, you get access to special benefits, including an exclusive photo session with your bird and a commemorative book from your visit.

To inquire about Name-A-Bird opportunities, please contact Ted Bartlett at [email protected] or 412-258-9433.

Naming Agreement and Understanding: Following approval of the requested name, the name will be registered in the official ZIMS registry and shall remain the official name for the entirety of the life of the bird at the National Aviary. Due to the nature of working with live animals, specific lifespans of animals cannot be guaranteed. Because the National Aviary is part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan® program, a coordinated conservation effort to save animals from extinction, there is no guarantee that the bird will remain at the National Aviary for its full lifespan, and may be subject to relocation at any time to another AZA institution or to be released to the wild.

Stay tuned for more Iconic Bird species!

To inquire about Name-A-Bird opportunities, please contact Ted Bartlett at [email protected] or 412-258-9433.

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Peregrine falcons to be protected during Tarentum Bridge construction project | TribLive

Peregrine falcons that nest under the Tarentum Bridge will be protected as best they can during an upcoming, long-term construction project along the span.

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Think pink: The National Aviary hosts Flamingo Fest | Pitt News

This past weekend, from Feb. 28 to March 1, the National Aviary celebrated Flamingo Fest, a two-day special event dedicated to the tropical pink bird. The event originally started as a chance for aviary visitors to see live flamingos.

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Record number of peregrine falcons counted in Allegheny County | WPXI

The National Aviary says six peregrine falcons were recorded in the county during the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count.

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A City Full of Surprises | Visit the USA

The USA’s “bird zoo,” this indoor nonprofit aquarium and aviary is home to many colorful creatures.

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Avian education center prepares to take flight in Pittsburgh | WESA

The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation is coming together with the National Aviary to build out an education wing in the aviary’s recently acquired conservation center in Fox Chapel, the National Aviary SK Rockwell Conservancy.

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