Aviculture

[1] Aviculture is the practice of keeping birds (class Aves) in captivity using controlled conditions, normally within the confines of an aviary, for hobby, business, research and conservation purposes.

Some reasons for aviculture are: breeding birds to preserve the species because many avian species are at risk due to habitat destruction and natural disaster.

In the UK, the Avicultural Society was formed in 1894[2] and the Foreign Bird League in 1932.

[3][4] In 1973 Aviornis was created, a bird-breeding association present in several European countries.

The ASA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that focuses on breeding, conservation, restoration and education.