Aviculture

usgb/ˈeɪvɪkʌltʃər/
noun

The rearing or keeping of birds.

Being an ornithologist, her interest in aviculture was intense and she maintained a bird aviary at her home.
Visual representation of "aviculture" - The rearing or keeping of birds.

Often appears as...

  • practice aviculture
  • interest in aviculture

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Formal

Academic, Technical

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Academic Field

Aviculture is often discussed in academic or technical settings related to zoology and wildlife conservation.

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The conference on aviculture presented new research on parrot breeding.
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Hobby Context

Aviculture can refer to birdkeeping as a hobby, not just professional or scientific bird rearing.

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After retirement, my uncle's interest in aviculture grew, and he started raising canaries.
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Conservation Efforts

Uses of aviculture include conservation efforts for endangered bird species through captive breeding programs.

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The aviculture program at the zoo focuses on increasing the population of threatened local birds.
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