Andean Condor egg at Pittsburgh’s National Aviary has stopped developing

WPXI NATIONAL AVIARY ANDEAN CONDORS After a courtship that began earlier this year, the aviary's Andean Condors, Lurch and Lianni, are now caring for an egg. (Molly Titus (National Aviary))

By WPXI.com News Staff

PITTSBURGH — An Andean Condor egg at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh has stopped developing, the aviary announced Wednesday.

The egg was laid in April and was expected to hatch in early June.

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The egg was laid after a courtship between the aviary’s Andean Condors named Lianni and Lurch. Lianni is 36 years old.

“This egg, though it did not successfully hatch, is a promising sign for Lianni and Lurch. We are very hopeful for their future breeding success,” a statement from the aviary said.

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