Our main focus is on education.
In addition to the award winning quarterly journal, the AFA Watchbird, the American Federation of Aviculture, Inc. offers education on birds through the Fundamentals of Aviculture (FOA) courses. The self-paced, online courses have been awarded continuing educational credits for veterinarians and vet technicians, but are designed for anyone with a bird. The classes are appropriate for zoo and animal shelter personnel, rescue operations, breeders, and pet owners alike.
The courses are beautifully illustrated and take you step by step through all the chapters, giving the student a thorough understanding of the material. The courses were written by top experts in public and private avian management, veterinary medicine and biology. There's nothing else like them in the world, and they are available to you today, right now online! If you are a veterinarian or a vet tech, you can earn Continuing Educational Units (CEU's) with our FOA courses!
You can earn your professional certification in management and care of birds with these courses in no time, in the comfort of your own home, and at your own pace!
Fundamentals of Aviculture Level I
This online course provides a foundation for the emerging science of aviculture. It is presented in nine chapters ranging from anatomy and physiology to avian behavior; from laws and regulations affecting aviculture to how to provide proper housing and prevent illness of birds in our care; and much, much more.
NEW!! Fundamentals of Aviculture Level II
The Intermediate Aviculture Course is offered in 15 chapters covering conservation and research, courtship and nesting, basic avian genetics, color mutations, hybrids, breeding stimuli, incubation, hand-rearing, non-parrot studies, basic microbiology, illnesses, first-aid, avian enrichment and more. Admission to this Level II course requires that all students complete Level I prior to enrollment. The introductory admission fee for the Level II course will be $75 for current AFA members. Non-members can also purchase a one year membership during admission. See the drop down options on the Payment page.
Are you ready? Click here to enter the AFA Campus and get started now!
The courses are beautifully illustrated and take you step by step through all the chapters, giving the student a thorough understanding of the material. The courses were written by top experts in public and private avian management, veterinary medicine and biology. There's nothing else like them in the world, and they are available to you today, right now online! If you are a veterinarian or a vet tech, you can earn Continuing Educational Units (CEU's) with our FOA courses!
You can earn your professional certification in management and care of birds with these courses in no time, in the comfort of your own home, and at your own pace!
Fundamentals of Aviculture Level I
This online course provides a foundation for the emerging science of aviculture. It is presented in nine chapters ranging from anatomy and physiology to avian behavior; from laws and regulations affecting aviculture to how to provide proper housing and prevent illness of birds in our care; and much, much more.
NEW!! Fundamentals of Aviculture Level II
The Intermediate Aviculture Course is offered in 15 chapters covering conservation and research, courtship and nesting, basic avian genetics, color mutations, hybrids, breeding stimuli, incubation, hand-rearing, non-parrot studies, basic microbiology, illnesses, first-aid, avian enrichment and more. Admission to this Level II course requires that all students complete Level I prior to enrollment. The introductory admission fee for the Level II course will be $75 for current AFA members. Non-members can also purchase a one year membership during admission. See the drop down options on the Payment page.
Are you ready? Click here to enter the AFA Campus and get started now!
Our History.
- Worked with USDA to prevent the destruction of captive and pet birds.
- Provided food and supplies after Hurricane Katrina and the fires in Texas.
- Helped to defeat anti-pet legislation in many states.
- Worked with US Fish & Wildlife Service to relieve permit requirements for pet endangered species.
- Become a member today and join with thousands of people who love and care about birds: http://www.afabirds.org/membership.shtml
Bringing the Community Together
- Whether you are a pet owner, breeder, rescue owner, food manufacturer, cage company, toy company or wildlife artist, you will find a friend in the American Federation of Aviculture.
- AFA traceable leg bands can now be found on tens of thousands of captive bred birds in the United States. We offer custom designs, colors and a registry for lost birds.
- Our conventions feature top speakers, experts from around the world, bringing you information on pet birds, breeding behavior, enrichment, health issues and more! The presentations cover all species, not just parrots.
- AFA funds conservation and research for both captive and wild birds.
Blue Indian Ringneck male, photo by Lyrae Perry
The AFA website is full of information for all avian enthusiasts...Join us TODAY!
http://www.afabirds.org/membership.shtml
Baby Penguin
(Photo by Concetta Ferragamo)
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The American Federation of Aviculture, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) non profit educational organization.
P. O, Box 91717
Austin, Texas 78709
Phone: (512) 585-9800
email: afaoffice@afabirds.org
Austin, Texas 78709
Phone: (512) 585-9800
email: afaoffice@afabirds.org
