Groups, Clubs, and Programs

= New  Links since 09/01/00

American Federation of Aviculture (AFA)      http://www.afa.birds.org This is the group that all bird people should belong to!   AFA fights for our rights to keep our birds.   The inexpensive membership includes a informative, colorful magazine and monthly classified ads plus more!

Aviculturial Society of America (ASA)    http://www.upatsix.com/asa/   Organization for all bird lovers!  Wonderful publications!

Capitol City Bird Society (CCBS)    http://www.capitolbird.org   Sacramento, California, U.S.A.  (for people who have any types of birds)

Central California Avian Society (CCAS) http://pweb.netcom.com/~faw/CCAS/index.html Fresno, California, U.S.A. (for people who have any types of birds)

National Finch & Softbill Society (NFSS) Excellent organization dedicated to finches and softbills.  Excellent softbill articles!

Informational Sites

Avian Interest Group (AIG)  http://www.riverbanks.org/aig A scientific advisory group of the American Zoo & Aquarium Association. Info on toucans, bee-eaters, mynahs, birds of paradise, & vultures.

Bali Mynah Site    http://www.btinternet.com/~wileman/index.html   Learn about saving these beautiful white mynahs through aviculture.

Birds of the World on Stamps    http://www.bird-stamps.org/index.htm You can learn so much about birds from postage stamps!  Even if you're not a stamp collector, you will love this site!  Huge amounts of info & pics!

Cavity Nesters Site (CAVNET)    http://bio.fsu.edu/~jameslab/ Interesting site focusing on the birds who nest in cavities such as woodpeckers,etc.

Classroom Pets   http://www.intergate.bc.ca/personal/boekhout/HomeTOC.htm Huge site for teachers that use animals in their classrooms, even softbills!

Dan Cowell's Game Bird & Waterfowl Pages http://home.att.net/~DanCowell/gbwf.html Great place for information and photos on pheasants, swans etc..  Also has a message board including for-sale advertisements, breeder contacts, and more.

Fruit Doves    http://www.geocities.com/aracaris/fruit-dove.html Beautiful photos of various fruit doves owned by Crimson in Hong Kong.  Other softbills are planned to be added.

Jim's Collection     http://www.ixpres.com/jgintz Articles on mousebirds and cockatiels as well as personal "non-bird" information.

International Carduelan Society    http://members.tripod.com/carduelan_society/photoalbum/index.htm   Info & beautiful pics of finch species and softbills like cardinals and tanagers.

The Mousebird Club   http://www.toltecdesigns.com/mousebird/index.html Lots of information and pictures of pet mousebirds compiled from different owners.

The Mynah Bird Site  http://www.mynahbird.com This is the site for all mynah bird lovers!  Info, photos, sales, etc.

Softbills   http://www.softbills.com For all softbillers!  Information and articles, huge photo gallery, strictly-softbills classifieds, softbill aviaries, importers, breeders, and more!

Softbill Bird Chat (SOFTBILLED_BIRDS)  http://www.onelist.com Join this computer mailing list and join experts and novices alike in sharing info and experiences on softbill birds.  Excellent way to learn and make softbill contacts.

Sonja's Finches and Softbill site   http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/6199/ Excellent site on finches and the smaller softbills such as Pekins & White-eyes.

Sonoma Bird Farm    http://www.cassowary.com/ Excellent information on cassowaries, colorful member of the ratite group.

Toucan Organization  http://www.toucan.org All toucan info including rainforest preservation, message board, and classifieds.

Sexing Birds

Avian Biotech International   http://www.avianbiotech.com Company does DNA sexing from various sample types including blood.

AviGene Services    http://www.mailbag.com/users/avigene Company does avian DNA sexing from blood samples.

Breeders of Softbills

Aves International  http://www.avesint.com Owned by Gayle Worth, aviculturist, well respected in the field of parrots & softbills.

Cuttlebone Plus  http://www.cuttleboneplus.com Owned by Dick Schroder, aviculturist, well respected in the field of softbills & lories.  Also supplies Kaytee, Avico, and other softbill products.

Emerald Forest Bird Gardens  http://www.emeraldforestbirds.com Owned by Jerry Jennings, aviculturist & world reknown specialist in toucans.

Hancock Wildlife Research Center  http://www.hancockwildlife.org Owned by David Hancock, aviculturist & publisher of many exotic bird books including softbills, also breeds turacos, shorebirds, and others.

Well Bred Toucans    http://www.wellbred.toucans.com Breeds and sells Keel-billed toucans.

Softbill Products

Bird Breeder Connection  http://homestead.com/BirdBreederConnection/index.html Food and supplies for softbills as well as canaries, finches, and keets.

Birds2Grow Aviaries  http://www.birds2grow.com Avian products by Vetafarm, owned by Carol Heesen

Zoofood    http://www.zoofood.com   Food for softbills and many other exotic birds & animals.

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