Pelicans are large, bulky waterbirds with webbed feet, short legs, and a remarkably long bill. The underside of their bills extends into a pouch that can hold 2-3 gallons of…
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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.
Read More »Take an Enchanting Journey through Forests this fall at the National Aviary! | National Aviary
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
Read More »National Aviary works to bring back bird that’s extinct in the wild | CBS News
The National Aviary may be based in Pittsburgh but the important work they do spans the globe - playing an instrumental part in saving a bird that's been extinct in the wild for 40 years.
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