What is "aviculture"

Aviculture \A"vi*cul`ture\ (?; 135), n. [L. avis bird + cultura culture.] (Zo["o]l.) Rearing and care of birds.

1876, from French aviculture, from Latin avis "bird" (see aviary) + Latin cultura "cultivation" (see culture).

n. The rearing and care of birds.

Aviculture is the practice of keeping and breeding birds and the culture that forms around it. Aviculture is generally focused on not only the raising and breeding of birds, but also on preserving avian habitat, and public awareness campaigns.