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National Aviary

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A pair of mating Macaws at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh PA

Often overlooked due to its proximity to the excellent Science Center and Children's Museum, this is nonetheless a fantastic opportunity to see all kinds of birds up close and very personal, in large open habitats.

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