Fundamentals of Aviculture

By Rick Jordan & Barbara Heidenreich

With illustrations by Lyrae Perry

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.

No travel time, no dress code, no books!

It’s an online course:

You can take the course at your own pace and, upon successful completion, you will be recognized on the AFA website and will receive a personalized certificate acknowledging your rank as AFA Certified Aviculturist, Level 1.

The talk about this course by others:

“The course was excellent. I did not know what to expect when I started it and I am really pleased with the whole course. Very nice job!!”

“Great information and great presentation! I would highly recommend this for anyone with birds.”

“Wonderful and informative. I learned many new and important avian facts, care and training information. Thank you for offering this class.”

“I am interested in my students being able to enroll in this program to earn the certification and have more questions regarding this.”

“I enjoyed this course. I hope you will be offering more.”

“Very nice course!!! Would like to see it in book form so it can be used as reference material in the future.”

Development was made possible by a grant from Pet Care Trust and by funding and other support from the Schubot Exotic Bird Health Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University.

American Federation of Aviculture, Inc. (AFA)

is a 501(c)(3) educational organization.

P.O. Box 7312

N. Kansas City, MO 64116

(816) 421-2473 • Fax (816) 421-3214

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