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African Penguins in South Africa using artificial nest burrow

Sat., November 23 | 11 am – 12:30 pm

Member Exclusive: Learn more about National Aviary’s work to save endangered species from a National Aviary expert!

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National Aviary Senior Aviculturist, Bri Crane holding a Nosa while in the Mariana Islands with the MAC Project

Sun., September 8 | 11 am – Noon

Member Exclusive: Learn more about National Aviary Senior Aviculturist, Bri Crane, CPBT-KA and her involvement with the MAC project.

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Andean Condor in flight in Ecuador

Tues., July 16 | 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Member Exclusive: Join Dr. Ernesto Arbelaez, Executive Director and Founder of the Bioparque Amaru in Cuenca Ecuador and one of Ecuador’s leading conservationist, as he discusses Andean Condor conservation efforts.

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A Black Kite flying through the sky at the National Aviary

Member Exclusive: Learn more about National Aviary’s fan-favorite rooftop bird show, SkyDeck!

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A Lesser Flamingo chick being cared for in South Africa.

Member Exclusive: Learn more about National Aviary Expert Teri Grendzinki’s work with Lesser Flamingos in South Africa.

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Steve Latta

Member Exclusive: Learn more about National Aviary Director of Conservation and Field Research Dr. Steve Latta’s important research.

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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.

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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.

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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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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!

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  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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