Pittsburgh National Aviary: Feeding Parrots - What an Amazing Experien

It was my first time seeing so many birds with such beautiful feather colors and unique, large sizes. I'm not very knowledgeable about birds, but a college friend of mine who is an avid birder invited me to visit, and although I wasn't initially interested, I found watching the birds to be incredibly healing and joyful! I got to know macaws, owls 🦉, saw cranes 🦩, bats 🦇, and penguins (not the Antarctic kind), and watched a performance about environmental protection called Habitat Heroes. Seeing birds with such long wingspans, and witnessing them suddenly spread their massive wings from the ground and fly into the sky, I was almost moved to tears. It made me feel the beauty and wonder of nature, and my initial melancholy upon arriving in the United States lifted significantly. It was definitely a trip worth taking! The Aviary opens at 10 am, and it took almost an hour to get here by bus number 54 from home. Admission is free for students, and it's $3 to feed the birds and $5 for the show, which feels like an incredible deal~ The Bali Starling (Long-tailed Starling) is a critically endangered species from Bali and its surrounding small islands, with less than 100 individuals remaining. Bali Starlings prefer open woodlands with grassy areas and are often found in the canopy or perched on animals like rhinos and wild boars. They mainly feed on seeds, fruits, and insects. ⭐ Many small birds are free to roam in the exhibition hall, except for the raptors. Most of them are not afraid of people and will even interact with visitors. Who can understand the joy of being able to observe these little cuties up close! 😘 #BirdFeeding #WildBirds #Pittsburgh #InternationalStudents #Life #Parks