Falcon chick recently hatched on Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning dies from complications

Taylor Hall

April 29, 2024 at 3:32 PM·1 min read

A Peregrine Falcon chick who recently hatched on Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning has died from complications.

The chick, which hatched on April 25, had a hard time during feedings and showed signs of weakness before it died, the National Aviary said in a Facebook post.

The other two hatchlings from pair Carla and Ecco are doing well and can be seen in their nest. The falcons can be seen on a live stream by the aviary.

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