WINTER/SPRING 2020

NEWS FROM THE NATIONAL

NEW! An Island Getaway Awaits at the National Aviary

n the cold of winter, a tropical oasis is Get close to Victoria Crowned Pigeons, native to appearing on the Northside of the island of New Guinea. These inquisitive birds at the National Aviary. For a limited time, are the world’s largest pigeon species, and they I visitors will be transported to the islands love to explore! Their daily Royal Strolls have with new daily activities, included with them stepping out in style as they walk through admission, that bring bats and iconic birds the hallway of Canary’s Call Presented by Dollar like American Flamingos and Victoria Bank. Watch as they stroll by, just steps away from Crowned Pigeons closer than ever! Stroll visitors, with a member of the National Aviary’s through hallways lined with breezy palm animal care team who will share fascinating facts trees and vibrant florals, and roam warm, about this regal pigeon species. tropical habitats. Take a peek behind the wings of our bats during daily Malayan Flying Fox training sessions, During daily Flamingo Island when a member of our caring staff will answer Adventures, watch a flock of questions about these featherless friends from American Flamingos stroll Malaysia. Get a glimpse of the bats’ nearly through the pools of the Wetlands. five-foot wingspan as they spread their leathery Give a bird an “in-flight meal” wings, revealing sweet faces and fuzzy bodies. by holding up a fish for them to grab on the go. Learn about the See aviary.org for start dates and details. island birds in this dynamic habitat Don’t miss your chance to land on an from an expert. island oasis in Pittsburgh! •

Tropical Rainforest Honored at AZA for Exhibit Design

visit to the Big Easy resulted history — transformed the habitat Ain a big win for the National into a lush, beautiful environment. Aviary! The recently renovated Over 19,000 square feet of bird- Tropical Rainforest received a friendly glass protects birds inside prestigious award for Exhibit Design and outside the habitat, and allows at the annual conference of the natural light in to grow cacao and Association of and Aquariums coffee trees and a host of tropical (AZA) in New Orleans. plants. A towering 15-foot tiered The Tropical Rainforest, the oldest waterfall and a leafy canopy rich room in the National Aviary, was with perches, nests, and vines create built in 1952. In 2018, an extensive a lively habitat that encourages $1.2 million renovation — the first natural behaviors, like nesting, major renovation in the room’s foraging, and courtship displays, Continued, page 6 From the Director The Experiences that Shape Us

The start of a new decade offers the opportunity for reflection, and a chance to look forward with anticipation to all that the next ten years might bring. With hindsight, we see that our experiences are what shape us. The National Aviary inspires As we welcome this new year, we invite our friends, supporters, and visitors to respect for nature through experience the National Aviary. New daily programs and activities enable visitors an appreciation of birds. to see our flock in new ways, to get up close to iconic species like our American Flamingos and Victoria Crowned Pigeons, and to have experiences that will inspire, delight, and make cherished memories. Or, revel in the beauty of birds beyond the Stay Connected walls of the National Aviary on trips and tours guided by our experts. www.aviary.org | 412-323-7235 Also new this year, we will begin construction on a brand new space, purposefully Twitter: @National_Aviary designed to be extremely versatile and accessible to the beautiful outdoor amenities around the Facebook: Facebook.com/NationalAviary National Aviary. Slated to be completed in the fall of 2020, the new space will serve hundreds of Instagram: @National_Aviary school groups for education visits, and will host elegant events like weddings, parties, corporate Editor: Molly Toth gatherings, and community events. A new entryway will offer interior connectivity between the event Communications Specialist space and the National Aviary’s habitats, and will also host a lobby, gift shop, and new restrooms. [email protected] Lastly, with each year, we deepen our engagement in efforts that save birds and protect their habitats Groups of 15 or more can register in around the globe. We are so proud to announce that our work to breed Guam Rails in human advance to receive admission discounts and special packages. Call 412-258-9463 care has resulted in this species being recently elevated from “Extinct in the Wild” to “Critically for group options. Endangered” as a small population returns to the wild. We are grateful for your consistent support, which allows us to provide care and conservation for birds BirdCalls is published for members at the National Aviary and beyond, to inspire respect for nature in the hundreds of thousands of people and benefactors of the National Aviary. Subscriptions are free with membership. who visit us, and to create treasured experiences that stay with us, and shape us, year after year. Sincerely,

Cheryl L. Tracy Executive Director

We traveled 2,500 miles in two weeks, A Wilderness Trek for Wildlife Lovers visiting eight expansive national parks. by Dr. Pilar Fish, Director of Veterinary Medicine On a remote, 7-hour wilderness tour into Denali National Park, we spotted grizzly bears, caribou, moose, and Golden Eagles. There journey to scenic Alaska and the Yukon We arrived in Fairbanks just in time to aren’t words sufficient enough to describe in August provided impressive views of see 3,000 Sandhill Cranes busily preparing A the grandeur of Alaska’s wilderness and the wildlife for 31 travelers who joined the National for their long migration south. Crane families joy of seeing these beautiful animals. Aviary and AAA Travel for an incredible were teaching chicks to fly and forage. adventure! The wildlife watching opportunities As far as you could see, cranes filled the At the Alaska SeaLife Center we learned were remarkable. Right next to enormous fields, singing and performing elaborate about arctic marine birds, and had a behind- glaciers, we saw puffins, kittiwakes, seals, sea dances together. the-scenes encounter meeting puffins up otters, Bald Eagles, and even a Beluga Whale. close. The National Aviary also donated

Page 2 |birdbirdcalls New Event Space and Entryway A Fresh Look for Lories Thanks to a generous gift from Bob and Kim Fanelli, Coming in 2020 the Rainbow Lorikeet Habitat has an updated look. ver the next several months, a The Charity Randall Foundation Eagle Hall estled in Canary’s Call Presented by Dollar O9,000 square-foot construction will create a new entryway, allowing for NBank, the habitat is lively and loud, bursting project will transform the National seamless movement between The Garden with activity and song. In the newly redesigned Aviary’s west entrance, offering a Room and the National Aviary’s habitats. habitat, brightly colored Rainbow Lorikeets hop dazzling space for events and education It will also host a 1,000 square-foot lobby from branch to branch, climb on vines, and, programs in a sustainable setting, with with a new gift shop and restrooms. during their thrice-daily feedings, land gently on indoor connectivity to the National the outstretched arms of visitors holding cups of Lead funding has been generously provided Aviary’s habitats. sweet nectar. by Richard King Mellon Foundation, with The new event space, The Garden additional funding from The Charity Randall Rainbow Lorikeets, a small, active parrot Room, is purposefully designed and Foundation, Eden Hall Foundation, Allegheny species native to Australia, are at home versatile, able to host weddings, County Economic Development Community in this freshly redesigned habitat. In corporate events, meetings, and the Infrastructure and Tourism Fund, Jack addition to new flooring and paint, National Aviary’s growing education Buncher Foundation, Charles M. Morris abundant perching and vines give programs. Expansive windows and Charitable Trust, and Robert and Mary the habitat a lush rainforest doors made of glass with a bird-safe Weisbrod Foundation. Sponsors include feeling. The lively, curious pattern will open up to an elegant Atria’s Hand Crafted Catering and Vitro Rainbow Lorikeets terrace offering impressive views of the Architectural Glass. Project partners include perch, climb, beautiful outdoor amenities, including Perfido, Weiskopf, Wagstaff + Goettel and socialize, and play the walled garden landscaped with Jendoco Construction Corporation. • in their freshly gorgeous native plants. revamped habitat. This Green Building/LEED Certified space Get up close to Rainbow will be ready for your next event in fall 2020! Lorikeets in their new Contact [email protected] or call habitat every day at the 412-258-9436 to book today. National Aviary! •

FAR LEFT: A Puffin was one of Hundreds Help Paint Community Mural many exciting wildlife spotted he National Aviary’s Learning Center is home to a new, eye-catching mural designed by in Alaska. Dr. Fish (center) and TMaria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas. The 30-foot artwork is comprised of a series of National Aviary travel group deliver large canvases. In November, the lightly sketched canvases lined the Atrium, where hundreds medical supplies to Alaska SeaLife of visitors added bursts of color, bringing them to life. The finished mural now hangs in the Center’s wildlife hospital. Learning Center, where it will be seen by tens of thousands of visitors every year. •

Maria DeSimone Prascak poses with two medical supplies to Alaska SeaLife of the six canvases that make up the mural. Center’s wildlife hospital. The tour group delivered essential medicines, instruments, and bandages to treat injured and ill wildlife. It was a rewarding experience to be part of conservation in action and see the positive impact we can have protecting wildlife. •

You, too, can journey with the National Aviary and AAA Travel when we embark on a trip to NYC in May! Call 412-258-9463 for more information.

WINTER/SPRING 2020 | Page 3 National Aviary Winter/Spring Events Jan 29 & Feb 5 Feb 22 – 23 March 21 National Aviary Bus Tour: Flamingo Fest Scout Day Winter Raptor Excursion 11 am - 3 pm at the National Aviary 8 am - 5 pm Get up close to the National Aviary’s flamingo 10 am - 2 pm flock and learn all about this fascinating species. Join National Aviary Ornithologist Bob Mulvihill Girl Scouts from across Southwestern Enjoy games, crafts, a flamingo yoga game, story on a wintery excursion to multiple birding are invited to a special Scout time and other fun flamingo activities while hotspots in Western Pennsylvania. Scan the Day at the National Aviary. Enjoy close-up learning how to help protect flamingos and other skies for up to ten different raptors, including experiences with birds, prepare special wetlands species. the winter-only Rough-legged Hawk and treats for the National Aviary’s flock, and Northern Shrike, and look for a Bald Eagle Included with general admission. learn about exciting careers in STEM! nest! Log your findings to participate Register at gswpa.org. in the Hawk Migration Association’s annual raptor survey. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Feb 28 21+ Event April 3 & 4 $90 members/$100 nonmembers Passport to Paradise Creating Pysanky Eggs Registration required; space is limited. 6 – 10 pm Friday: 2 - 4 pm | Saturday: 1 - 3 pm Contact Audrey Beichner at Escape the winter weather and enjoy an island Learn the basics of pysanky, the traditional 412-258-9463 or Ukrainian art of creating beautiful Easter [email protected]. getaway at the National Aviary! Sip beer, wine, or a signature cocktail and enjoy tasty light bites eggs using colorful dyes and wax (batik). available for purchase from Atria’s. Get nose to Registration includes all materials — the Feb 1, 8, 15 & 29 beak with island birds while exploring our tropical patterns, wax, and kitska pen used for Job Shadowing Series: indoor habitats, and support the National drawing on the egg — required to make a Aviary’s important work in conservation, beautiful decorated egg to take home and A Day in the Life avian medicine, and education. enjoy at the end of class. of an Avian Expert Visit www.aviary.org $20 members/$25 nonmembers 1 – 3 pm for tickets and information! Does not include general admission Teens interested in careers in Call 412-258-9445 to register. veterinary sciences and animal care can get hands-on experience from April 4 & 19 the National Aviary’s experts during four days of job shadowing. March 14 National Aviary Boat Tour: See full description on back page. National Aviary Bus Tour: Birding on the Registration required. Contact Kate Campbell at 412-258-9439 Waterfowl Migration Rivers of Steel Explorer or [email protected]. 8 am - 5 pm 8 am - 5 pm Join National Aviary Ornithologist Bob Mulvihill National Aviary Ornithologist Bob Mulvihill for the chance to see hundreds of waterfowl will team up with Ryan O’Rourke, Captain including ducks, grebes, loons, geese, and of the Rivers of Steel Explorer, to offer a very swans, and keep a look out for Bald Eagles memorable birding experience. Search the and Sandhill Cranes. Planned stops include shorelines for river birds like cormorants, birding hotspots at Lake Arthur, Conneaut Marsh, herons, mergansers, and even eagles as the and Pymatuning Reservoir. boat cruises the Three Rivers. Participants $85 members/$95 nonmembers will enjoy a delicious catered brunch. Registration required; space is limited. $70 members/$80 nonmembers Contact Audrey Beichner at 412-258-9463 or Registration required; space is limited. [email protected]. Contact Audrey Beichner at 412-258-9463 or [email protected].

New Encounters for All Ages! Animal lovers of all ages can experience the thrill of an up-close visit with a Southern Three-banded Armadillo or a Eurasian Eagle-owl with new Junior Encounters! Children, accompanied by adults, can learn about these fascinating species with interactive games and a story, then meet them face to face! Touch the armadillo’s natural armor, or get close to an owl on glove. Advance booking is required. Junior Armadillo Encounters offered daily at 10 am. Junior Owl Encounters offered daily at 3 pm. $30 for one adult and one child. Additional participants $10 per person.

Page 4 |birdbirdcalls IMPORTANT CLOSURES: The National Aviary will be closed February 4, March 6, April 23, and May 21 Daily Schedule National Aviary Winter/Spring Events and will open at noon on May 3. April 4 – 5 & 10 – 11 April 25 11:00 am Victoria Crowned Pigeon Eggstravaganza! Earth Day Celebration Royal Stroll 11 am – 3 pm 11 am - 3 pm Canary’s Call Presented by Pittsburgh’s most egg-cellent spring April marks the 50th Anniversary of Earth celebration returns! Hop over to the National Day, the world’s largest movement to protect 11:00 am Daily, except Tuesday Aviary for a parade with the Easter Bunny, a the environment. Celebrate Earth Day with bird-themed egg hunt with an educational special activities and crafts, and meet birds up Immersive Bird Show twist, a special story time with a live bird close. Learn about simple steps you can take to presented by appearance, and more. Grab your camera for become a good steward for our planet. fun family photo opportunities! Included with general admission. Helen M. Schmidt FliteZone™ Theater Included with general admission. May 10 April 11 11:30 am Flamingo Island Adventure Mother’s Day Brunch Wetlands Members Morning featuring Atria’s with the Easter Bunny Two Seatings: 10:30 am | 12:30 pm 11:30 am Rainbow Lorikeet Feeding 9 – 10 am Give mom the gift of a relaxing morning Canary’s Call Presented by National Aviary members are invited to visit among beautiful birds at the National Aviary. the National Aviary for a special Members Savor delicious brunch items from Atria’s Morning with the Easter Bunny! Enjoy light served buffet-style, sip on specialty brunch 12:30 pm Hornbill or Toucan Feeding bites, fun family-friendly crafts, and visits from cocktails from the cash bar, and enjoy visits birds before the National Aviary opens to the from gorgeous birds. After brunch, explore the Helen M. Schmidt FliteZone™ Theater public. Afterward, explore the National Aviary’s National Aviary’s lush habitats where birds fly habitats for the perfect spring Saturday. freely — the perfect Mother’s Day experience for the whole family! 1:00 pm Penguins on Islands Member Adult: $39, Member Child 4-10: $19.50 Penguin Point April 12 Adult: $44, Child 4-10: $22 Easter Brunch Children 3 and under: Free Includes general admission 1:30 pm Daily, except Tuesday featuring Atria’s Call 412-258-9445 to register. Two Seatings: 10:30 am | 12:30 pm Space is limited; reservations required. Immersive Bird Show Celebrate the holiday with a host of Tickets are transferable but not refundable. presented by delectable brunch menu items from Atria’s served buffet-style. Sip a brunch cocktail Helen M. Schmidt FliteZone™ Theater from the cash bar and enjoy visits from beautiful birds as you dine. After brunch, explore the National Aviary’s immersive 2:00 pm Flamingo Island Adventure habitats, join in the Easter Bunny Parade, Wetlands and hop over to the bird-themed egg hunt with an educational twist. Member Adult: $39, 2:30 pm Rainbow Lorikeet Feeding Member Child 4-10: $19.50 Canary’s Call Presented by Adult: $44, Child 4-10: $22 Children 3 and under: Free Includes general admission 3:00 pm Hang with the Bats Call 412-258-9445 to register. Canary’s Call Presented by Space is limited; reservations required. Tickets are transferable but not refundable. May 15 – 18 National Aviary Bus Tour: 3:30 pm Victoria Crowned Pigeon April 18, 25 & May 2 Birds in the Big Apple Royal Stroll Young Birders Did you know that Central Park is one of the Canary’s Call Presented by world’s birding hotspots? Visit New York City Birdwatching Hikes with National Aviary Ornithologist Bob Mulvihill 8 – 10 am and AAA Travel and see birds in a new way: 3:30 pm Hornbill or Toucan Feeding Kids can learn birding on private tours of Central Park and the Helen Schmidt FliteZone™ Theater techniques from National avian collections of the American Museum of Aviary Ornithologist Natural History, and even from the Empire State Bob Mulvihill! Building! Bird enthusiasts of all experience levels 4:00 pm Penguins on Islands See full description are welcome to adventure to the Big Apple and on back page. experience the wonders of spring migration. Penguin Point Registration required. Multiple packages including travel, hotel, Contact Kate Campbell and most meals are available. 4:00 pm Rainbow Lorikeet Feeding at 412-258-9439 or Contact Audrey Beichner at 412-258-9463 or [email protected]. [email protected]. Canary’s Call Presented by

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WINTER/SPRING 2020 | Page 5 Thank you to the following DONOR SOCIETY individual supporters who made donations of $500+ since January. Your generosity helps fund the care of our animals. To be a part of our Donor Society, contact [email protected] or 412-258-9433. Learn more at aviary.org/donor-society. MARTIAL EAGLE Jeffrey Klamut $2,500+ Lisa Kuzma Event committee: Anonymous (2) James E. and Cathy Lehman Thea Martin Thea Martin, Cynthia Baily Jennifer and Keith Bertetto William and Lisa McIlroy Desmone Architects; Donald and Gloria Casey Blaine and Virginia McKinley Susan Weinzierl, Robert and Kim Fanelli Sally O. McVeigh Professional Graphic William Frauenheim Memphis American Association Communications; Event James J. Merk Charitable Remainder Unitrust of Zookeepers Chair Jennifer Bertetto, Thomas and Lynn Merriman Ginny Merchant Trib Total Media; Leigh Metcalf Madeline Miles Christine Dombroski, Brian and Sandra Moroney Nagy Nagiub Trib Total Media; Estate of Daniel P. O’Connell Laurie and Kenyon Nicholl and Megan Haines, Marshall Sklar Heidi Nitze McGuireWoods. Elizabeth Spence Robert and Chelsea Rodgers Curtis Scaife SNOWY OWL Nanette Spence and Jeffrey Geiger $1,000-$2,499 Thomas and Barbara Wiley Anonymous Susan Zeff and Ray McGunigle Hundreds Flock to Harold F. Balk, Esq. and Dr. Ingrid Wecht Presented by Josh and Jacklyn Banyas MONTHLY DONORS Richard Caruso Tammy Arnold Ladies Night Out Andrew Paul and Alexis Cross Jacqueline Barker Maris Bondi Dauer Natasha Barriger ore than 350 women came to the National Aviary in September Thomas and Maryanne Debies Harrison and Janet Bartlett Ted and Elizabeth Bartlett for the first ever Ladies Night Out presented by Trib Total Media. Andrea DiMartini Robert and Donna DiMilia Jeff Checcio MPartygoers enjoyed bites from Atria’s Hand Crafted Catering, The Honorable Patricia L. Dodge Mr. and Mrs. Kleinmann signature cocktails, and a decadent Pittsburgh cookie table as they sampled Susan and Christopher Farrell Gregory Kottler and Jennifer Blank offerings from event partners in the spa, salon, cosmetic, clothing, jewelry, Dr. Douglas Corkum, Betty K. Flora & Family Kate Lovelace and Webster Kelsey Molly MacLagan and travel industries, and supported Hungry Heart Investments Joseph and Jeanne Laporte James Marasco the National Aviary’s conservation, Dave and Courtnay Looman Jeffrey and Carly Morgan education, and animal care initiatives! • Patrick and Alice Loughney Robert Mulvihill and Pam Ferkett Saundra E. Lumish Gail Newton John and Ashley Miller Laurie and Kenyon Nicholl Robert and Susan Obenour Robert and Susan Obenour Event Chair Jennifer Bertetto, center, and Ronald and Donna Pellegrini David and Tracey Palmieri Executive Director Cheryl Tracy, right, Karen Shaver are greeted by Curator of Behavioral SCARLET MACAW Linda Varga Management and Animal Programs $500-$999 Nina and John Wiebalk Cathy Schlott and Mac, a Military Macaw. Anonymous (4) The Besters Family List as of 12-2-19 Sheldon Cohen and Mary L. Miller Mr. and Mrs. John Conomikes The National Aviary values each of our donors and has made Jane Dixon every attempt to accurately Giant Oaks Garden Club recognize every one. If you see Michael and Lisa Hart an error or omission, please accept In Loving Memory Susan Hoppe and Michael Goodhart our apologies and contact Terry Kalna [email protected] or 412-258-9433. of Aleutia Kathryn Roeder and Bernie Devlin t is with great sorrow that we announce the Ipassing of Aleutia, the Steller’s Sea-eagle. Aleutia began exhibiting signs of illness early Tropical Rainforest Honored on the morning of October 2. Despite receiving continued from page 1 expert, compassionate care from the National all viewable from the walkway. Aviary’s veterinary staff, she did not survive. Interactive touchscreens and an incredible team This majestic bird had a playful personality. She of volunteer docents make exploring the habitat loved splashing in her pool in the warm summer an immersive experience for visitors, who can get months and receiving the attention — and love up close to the more than 90 birds that call the — of staff and visitors. Aleutia lived to be 17 Tropical Rainforest home. years old. She will be deeply missed. Funding for the Tropical Rainforest renovation Gifts made in memory of Aleutia will support was provided by the Colcom Foundation and the National Aviary’s Avian Conservation the Allegheny Regional Asset District, and was Fund and critical care for birds. To make a sponsored by Allegheny Health Network, Peoples, contribution visit aviary.org/make-a-donation • Trib Total Media, and Vitro Architectural Glass. •

Page 6 |birdbirdcalls Reviving the Search Hatchings & Happenings for the Elusive

Jeffrey Klamut Ivory-billed Introducing Clover! Lisa Kuzma A DNA test revealed that our Grey James E. and Cathy Lehman Thea Martin Woodpecker Crowned-crane chick, hatched William and Lisa McIlroy July 27 at the National Aviary, is Blaine and Virginia McKinley erhaps the most legendary bird in female. Her name comes from her Sally O. McVeigh North America, the Ivory-billed love of clover, which she would pick Memphis American Association Welcome to of Zookeepers PWoodpecker has been the subject during walks in the Rose Garden Ginny Merchant of speculation for decades. The last last summer. As an Education the flock, Duo! Madeline Miles generally accepted observation of the bird Ambassador, Clover helps visitors Nagy Nagiub occurred in 1944, but reports of sightings learn about crane species and the Laurie and Kenyon Nicholl Our new female Spectacled persist. This elusive woodpecker, the conservation of wetland habitats. Heidi Nitze Owl was named by Duolingo, Robert and Chelsea Rodgers largest in North America, has captured the world’s largest language- Curtis Scaife the imagination of nature lovers going Nanette Spence and Jeffrey Geiger learning platform. Duo will back to John James Audubon. A Turquoise Tanager recently Thomas and Barbara Wiley Turquoise play an important role as an Tanager fledged and is thriving in the Susan Zeff and Ray McGunigle Project Principalis, a collaboration Education Ambassador, helping Tropical Rainforest. MONTHLY DONORS between National Aviary Director of students and visitors learn Tammy Arnold Conservation Dr. Steven C. Latta and Six new Inca Terns will be about owls and their habitats. Jacqueline Barker joining the flock in the Wetlands. Natasha Barriger veteran Ivorybill searcher and National Harrison and Janet Bartlett Aviary Research Associate Mark A. Two of the recently arrived Ted and Elizabeth Bartlett Michaels, seeks to document these females are returning to the National Aviary Jeff Checcio mysterious birds in order to preserve after spending time at other AZA Accredited Mr. and Mrs. Kleinmann Inca Tern Gregory Kottler and Jennifer Blank their habitat in Louisiana. Zoos as part of a ®. Kate Lovelace and Webster Kelsey The dynamic habitat of the Molly MacLagan Cutting edge technologies, including James Marasco GIS, remote monitoring, and Tropical Rainforest is now home Jeffrey and Carly Morgan environmental DNA may hold the key to a new Shama Thrush, two Robert Mulvihill and Pam Ferkett to finally documenting the continuing Golden-crested Mynas, and Gail Newton one pair of Fairy Bluebirds. Laurie and Kenyon Nicholl existence of this remarkable species. Robert and Susan Obenour Two Grosbeak Starlings Golden-crested To follow the search and support our David and Tracey Palmieri now call the Wetlands home. Mynas Karen Shaver conservation efforts, visit aviary.org/ These birds will play an important role in their Species Survival Linda Varga ivory-billed-woodpecker. • Nina and John Wiebalk Plan®, which is managed by the National Aviary’s Supervisor of Animal Collections, Teri Grendzinski. List as of 12-2-19 The National Aviary values Two Red Siskins, which are part of an international cooperative each of our donors and has made breeding program, hatched in the National Aviary’s Breeding every attempt to accurately Center. This species is new to the National Aviary and has bred Grosbeak recognize every one. If you see Starling an error or omission, please accept quickly — an excellent sign that this critically endangered our apologies and contact [email protected] or species may rebound in human care. 412-258-9433. A Victoria Crowned Pigeon successfully fledged in the Tropical Rainforest! Visit this sweet family during their daily Royal Strolls through Canary’s Call Presented by Dollar Bank. •

Victoria Crowned Pigeons Red Siskin

WINTER/SPRING 2020 | Page 7 NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PITTSBURGH, PA PERMIT NO. 3316

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In This Issue: 1 An Island Getaway Awaits Tropical Rainforest Honored at AZA 2 A Wilderness Trek for Wildlife Lovers 3 New Event Space and Entryway A Fresh Look for Lories Hundreds Help Paint Community Mural 4 Winter/Spring Events Calendar 6 Hundreds Flock to Ladies Night Out Donor Society 7 Hatchings & Happenings The Search for the Ivory-billed Woodpecker Escape to the Islands! See the cover to find out more.

Young Birders A Day in the Life Take Flight of an Avian Expert Birdwatching Hikes New job shadowing program April 18, April 25, May 2 puts young people in the shoes 8 - 10 am of aviculturists and veterinarians This spring, kids can learn birding Saturdays, February 1, 8, 15, 29 techniques from experts and have 1 - 3 pm fun scanning the skies in Pittsburgh’s Aspiring veterinarians and zookeepers parks. National Aviary Ornithologist ages 14 to 18 can spend four days Bob Mulvihill will lead young birders, exploring careers working with animals ages 10 to 16, on three Saturday bird under the guidance of the National walks. Through one-on-one instruction, Aviary’s aviculturists and veterinarians. participants will learn how to adjust Join a guided tour and find out how our and use binoculars, spot and identify aviculturists and veterinarians care for birds, and use citizen science tools like more than 500 birds and their habitats. eBird, an online database maintained Learn veterinary techniques by performing by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. a necropsy on a real specimen!

To register or learn more about programs for budding birders, contact Kate Campbell at 412-258-9439 or [email protected].