Health and safety is always the National Aviary’s top priority. We are aware of the recent spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in the US, and are carefully monitoring emerging information. Most of the National Aviary’s birds already live in indoor habitats. Those habitats that are outdoors are specifically designed to prevent exposure to wildlife that could be carriers. National Aviary birds are in good health, and are monitored daily by avian care professionals. As of today, March 31, no cases have been reported in Allegheny County. According to the CDC, this strain of avian flu has not been detected in humans in the United States.
National Aviary Statement on Avian Influenza
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Meet Wanda, a critically endangered Vietnam pheasant hatched at the National Aviary | CBS News
The National Aviary is introducing visitors to Wanda, a critically endangered Vietnam pheasant chick that hatched this spring.
Read More »Guam kingfishers hatched at National Aviary among first released into wild in nearly 40 years | CBS News
Three Guam kingfishers that hatched at the National Aviary have been released on an island in the Pacific, marking the first time their species has been in the wild in nearly 40 years.
Read More »Guam Sihek Released to the Wild | National Aviary
Nine Guam Kingfishers have been released to the wild on Palmyra Atoll, making them the first of their kind to reside in the wild since the 1980s.
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Explore the Aviary’s new fall seasonal theme, Forests Presented by Peoples; learn more about the creatures who inhabit these woodland areas during TWO new daily activities, and say “hello again!” to the adorable Eurasian Eagle-Owl making her Animal Ambassador debut!
Read More »Extinct in the Wild birds head to new home ahead of first wild release | National Aviary
Precious Guam Kingfishers arrived on the Pacific Island as part of a project to re-establish a wild population
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