aviculture
Breeding birds captively
Aviculture is the keeping and breeding of birds, especially wild species, in captivity.
The term parallels agriculture but applies specifically to birds—whether for conservation, hobby, or commercial purposes like breeding parrots or raising game birds.
He got into aviculture after rescuing an injured cockatoo.
Development before emergence
- geneticsScience of hereditary transmission
- pairingJoining two together
- reproductionCopying or procreation
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
chicks · brooding · lineage · pedigree · crossbreeding · fertility · hatchling · fledgling
Speech-mimicking tropical bird
- canaryYellow caged songbird
- finchSmall seed-eating songbird
- cockatooCrested tropical bird
- macawLarge neotropical parrot
budgerigar · songbird · waterfowl · passerine · raptor · lovebird · cockatiel · parakeet
Confined, bordered space
- perchResting spot for birds
- meshInterlocking open weave
- roostBird's sleeping spot
- coopPoultry enclosure
loft · quarantine · waterer · feeder · substrate · lighting · ventilation · brooder
At risk of extinction
- reintroductionAct of bringing back
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- sanctuaryProtected sacred space
- refugePlace of safety
Raising captive avians
- exhibitionPublic display of items
- ornamentalFor beauty, not function
- fancyElaborate or decorative
- breederOne who raises stock
fancier · judging · standards · registry · hobbyist · collection
incubation
Development before emergence
- geneticsScience of hereditary transmission
- pairingJoining two together
- reproductionCopying or procreation
eggs · chicks · brooding · lineage · pedigree · crossbreeding · fertility · hatchling · fledgling · handfeeding
parrot
Speech-mimicking tropical bird
macaw · budgerigar · songbird · waterfowl · passerine · raptor · lovebird · cockatiel · parakeet · mynah
enclosure
Confined, bordered space
coop · loft · quarantine · waterer · feeder · substrate · lighting · ventilation · brooder
endangered
At risk of extinction
- reintroductionAct of bringing back
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- sanctuaryProtected sacred space
birdkeeping
Raising captive avians
- exhibitionPublic display of items
- ornamentalFor beauty, not function
- fancyElaborate or decorative
breeder · fancier · judging · standards · registry · hobbyist · collection
aviculturebirdwatching
Observing wild avians recreationally
birding · ornithology · wildlife watching · bird conservation · nature observation
avicultureaquaculture
Farming underwater organisms
pisciculture · apiculture · animal husbandry · livestock farming · cattle ranching
culture, cultivate, agriculture, cultivation, aviation, agricultural, aviary, aviators, avian