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Aviornis International is a non-profit bird breeders association in Europe. It brings together breeders and enthusiasts of ornamental birds, such as pheasants and waterfowl. It is one of the most important avicultural organisations in Europe in its field,[ citation needed ] with around 8,000 members in six European countries. Approximately 625 bird species are successfully kept and bred by its members.

History

Aviornis International was formed in 1973 by a group of aviculturists to be an organisation for bird fanciers who are occupied in aviculture and conserving birds. [1] Subsequently, several chapters were established.

Aviornis is an organisation for breeders of the wild forms of: Struthioniformes (ostrich), Rheiformes (rheas), Casuariiformes (emus, cassowaries), Tinamiformes (tinamous), Podicipediformes (grebes), Pelecaniformes (cormorants and pelicans), Ciconiiformes (egrets, ibis, spoonbills, flamingos), Anseriformes (screamers, swans, geese, ducks), Galliformes (gallinaceous birds), Gruiformes (cranes and rails), Charadriiformes (plovers, stilts, waders etc.), Pterocliformes (sandgrouse), Columbiformes (pigeons and doves), Cuculiformes (touracos, hoatzin, cuckoos) and Coraciiformes (hornbills, kingfishers, rollers etc.).

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References

  1. "Aviornis International". www.aviornis.eu. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
  2. "Aviornis International | UIA Yearbook Profile | Union of International Associations". uia.org. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
  3. "Aviornis International Nederland:English". www.aviornis.nl. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
  4. "Aviornis Ibérica – Asociación Internacional de Criadores de Aves Silvestres" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-10-20.