ABOUT ASA
Education and conservation since 1927
The Avicultural Society of America is one of the oldest avicultural organizations in the United States. Founded in 1927, ASA supports responsible aviculture through education, conservation, publications, annual conference programming, and the preservation of avicultural knowledge.
Our Purpose
The objectives of ASA are to study native and foreign birds, share information about the care, breeding, and feeding of birds, help preserve species threatened with extinction, and publish educational material related to aviculture.
Why Aviculture Matters
Aviculture is more than keeping birds. It is the care, breeding, study, and preservation of birds through knowledge, responsibility, and experience.
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Behind every healthy companion bird is an aviculturist who understands proper diet, clean and safe housing, good health, species-specific needs, and the conditions birds require to thrive. Whether a person keeps a few birds, breeds responsibly, exhibits birds, supports conservation, or simply wants to learn more, aviculture connects people through a shared commitment to birds.
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The Avicultural Society of America exists to support that commitment. Since 1927, ASA has brought together bird owners, breeders, educators, conservationists, and avian enthusiasts to share knowledge, encourage responsible bird care, and preserve the lessons learned through generations of aviculture.
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As wild birds continue to face habitat loss and conservation challenges, the knowledge held by aviculturists remains important. Responsible aviculture helps protect avian knowledge, supports healthy captive populations, and inspires future generations to care about birds.
A Brief History of ASA
1927
Founded
ASA was founded in New York City on October 19, 1927, by a group of early bird breeders and aviculturists.
1929
The Bulletin Begins
ASA launched its publication, The Avicultural Bulletin, in January 1929.
1934
Moved to Los Angeles
As aviculture grew in California, ASA transferred from New York City to Los Angeles, strengthening its connection to the Southern California avicultural community.
Today
A National Avicultural Community
ASA continues to serve members across the United States and beyond through publications, annual conference programming, digital access, education, and conservation support.
The Avicultural Bulletin
Published by ASA since 1929, The Avicultural Bulletin has preserved generations of avicultural knowledge. The Bulletin includes articles, species information, breeding experience, conservation stories, historical records, and practical insight from aviculturists, birdkeepers, curators, and researchers.
Annual Conference & Education
ASA’s annual conference brings aviculturists, bird enthusiasts, speakers, vendors, and conservation-minded organizations together for education, fellowship, and community. Through conference programming and digital access, ASA continues to share knowledge with members and supporters beyond a single event.
Conservation Through Aviculture
ASA recognizes the important role responsible aviculture can play in protecting birds. Through education, breeding knowledge, publications, and conservation support, ASA helps promote efforts that benefit birds in human care and in the wild.