Aviculture

Aviculture

Aviculture (pronunciation: /ˈævɪˌkʌltʃər/) is the practice of keeping and breeding birds, especially of wild birds in captivity. The term is derived from the Latin words 'avis' meaning bird and 'cultura' meaning cultivation.

Etymology

The term 'Aviculture' is a combination of the Latin words 'avis', which means bird, and 'cultura', which means cultivation. This term was first used in the late 19th century to describe the practice of keeping and breeding birds.

Related Terms

• Bird
• Breeding (animal)
• Captive breeding
• Conservation
• Wildlife

See Also

• Ornithology
• Zoology
• Animal husbandry
• Poultry farming

External Links

• Avicultural Society
• National Aviary

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Aviculture
• Wikipedia's article - Aviculture

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