aviculture

Definition

• Noun: The practice, science, or art of keeping and breeding birds, especially domesticated species such as canaries, parrots, or poultry.

Usage Examples

Advanced Usage

• "Avicultural" (adj): Relating to the keeping and breeding of birds.
  • The avicultural society publishes a monthly journal on bird care.
• "Aviculturist" (n): A person who practices aviculture.
  • The aviculturist carefully monitored the temperature in the aviary.

Variants and Related Words

• Avian (adj): Relating to birds.
  • The avian population in the region has declined due to habitat loss.
• Aviary (n): A large enclosure for keeping birds.
  • The zoo's aviary houses tropical species from South America.

Synonyms

• Bird keeping: The general activity of caring for birds.
• Bird breeding: The specific practice of encouraging birds to reproduce.
• Ornithology (related but distinct): The scientific study of birds in their natural habitats.

Related Idioms

• "To feather one's nest": To enrich oneself, often at the expense of others (not directly related to aviculture, but uses bird imagery).
• "Birds of a feather flock together": People with similar interests tend to associate (may be used in aviculture communities).