aviculture
/ˈeɪvɪˌkʌltʃər/
noun
- The practice of keeping and breeding birds, especially as a hobby or for conservation.
- The zoo's aviculture program helps protect endangered species from extinction.
- Many people take up aviculture as a relaxing and rewarding hobby.
- She has been involved in aviculture for over twenty years, specializing in parrots.