Aviculture - Avicultural Publications

Avicultural Publications

Like many hobbies, there are many publications catering to aviculture, such as books on species which include pets, books on breeding and introductory books for parrots and softbills. There are also numerous periodicals, both generalized and specific to types of birds, although they are rarely more specific than "parrot." These periodicals contain articles on breeding, care, companionship, choosing a bird, health effects and usually, several articles on an individual species or genus. Supply companies publish catalogs of products for bird keepers. Their products range from hand-rearing supplies to cages as large as a walk-in aviary. The oldest Avicultural Society in the United States is the Avicultural Society of America, founded in 1927. The ASA produces a critically acclaimed bi-monthly magazine entitled ASA Avicultural Bulletin. The ASA is a 501(3)(c) non-profit organization that focuses on breeding, conservation, restoration and education. Their yearly education conference features notable speakers from around the world.

The Avicultural Society of South Australia (founded in 1928) produces a monthly full-colour magazine called "Bird Keeping in Australia". It deals with all aspects of aviculture in Australia. The ASSA is registered as an educational organization, having the motto: Founded 1928, for the Study, Care, Breeding and Conservation of Birds.