Night at the Tropics @ the National Aviary July 17

July 9th, 2010 by admin Categories: Events No Responses
Night at the Tropics @ the National Aviary July 17

Night in the Tropics July 17 at the National Aviary Continue Reading

And the Pekin Robin goes bob, bob, bobbin…

June 14th, 2010 by admin Categories: Articles, Issue 7 One Response
And the Pekin Robin goes bob, bob, bobbin…

The Pekin robin, Leiothrix lutea, is a sparrow-size songbird also known as the Pekin or Chinese nightingale due to its lyrical song. Though it bears the same name, it bears no relation to our native Robin of the thrush family – the name robin originates with the yellow or orange breast feathers. Continue Reading

Upcoming National Aviary Events

June 7th, 2010 by admin Categories: Articles, Events, In the News No Responses
Upcoming National Aviary Events

FliteZone Free-flight Bird Show Running All Summer

Bald Eagle, Southern Ground Hornbill, Harris Hawk Make Pittsburgh Debut

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Pigeons to People: Stop Hatin’

December 18th, 2009 by admin Categories: Articles No Responses
Pigeons to People: Stop Hatin’

Something to think about… all doves are pigeons, but all pigeons are not doves. We can think of no better way to kickstart your next dinner party than with that thought, especially around this holiday season when someone sings about Turtle doves. Continue Reading

Total Pet FAQs: Birds

November 17th, 2009 by admin Categories: Pet FAQs No Responses
Total Pet FAQs: Birds

Answers to your most frequently asked general avian care questions. Got a question we haven’t answered? Send us an email, post a comment. If we find your question particularly insightful, we’ll add it to the list! Continue Reading

Wing Clipping Birds

October 13th, 2009 by admin Categories: Articles, Issue 8 No Responses
Wing Clipping Birds

There is no household harm into which a bird can’t find its way. There’s a good chance that no matter the aerial proficiency of your bird, it’s still not nearly ready for the Top Gun Academy. Continue Reading