The American Federation of Aviculture (AFA)

AFA serves the United States and the International community of people who keep birds, such as bird breeders, pet owners, veterinarians, re-homers and sanctuaries, conservation scientists, and the commercial members that support aviculture.

A little AFA Conference teaser…

The 53rd Annual AFA Educational Conference is coming to St. Louis, Missouri, August 4–7, 2027

Join us at the Crowne Plaza Hotel St. Louis International Airport with a special conference rate of $159 per night, plus free breakfast and free parking.

More details on speakers, presentations, vendors, and activities are coming soon.

Save the date and start making plans for St. Louis!
Vendors & Sponsors: conference@afabirds.org or 281-217-0614

We supply traceable, coded bird leg bands for breeders. Visit the AFA Store today.
To trace a legband, drop us an email at: legbands@AFAbirds.org

AFA Monitors Local, State, and Federal Legislation. For an update of active legislative issues, click the icon below:

AFA is Aviculture’s contact to US Fish and Wildlife Service, USDA, CITES, and Congress.

Join AFA Now And Receive:

  • Award Winning Journal “Watchbird” about bird keeping, breeding conservation and more…….
  • 10% discount on your bird feed and supplies from our commercial members with our Member-to-Member program.
  • Network bird clubs and bird keeping businesses with our members, to keep the bird community together to learn and problem-solve.
  • Free line advertising in “Fast Ads” bimonthly to advertise birds for sale.
  • Conservation News at next publication.
  • Legislative alerts.

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      AFA :

      • Is a United States Federally registered 501 (C) 3 non-profit, founded in 1974
      • Is Identified by the U.S. Congress Offices of Technology and Assessment as the nation’s grassroots organization of bird breeders.
      • Is Recognized by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species as an NGO allowed to provide input related U.S. involvement in the CITES treaty.

      Mission Statement: The mission and purpose of AFA shall be to promote the advancement of Aviculture through educational programs that support the advancement and improvement of breeding practices, husbandry practices, and living conditions for exotic birds, conservation, research and legislative awareness.

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