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BC Exotic Bird Society of Canada
A registered non-profit organization with members throughout Canada (meetings are in Langley, B.C.). Providing an opportunity for people who are interested in exotic birds to exchange information and knowledge on the proper care, feeding, habits, and breeding requirements of our feathered friends.

American Budgerigar Society
Official site of for members and exhibitors of English Budgies in the United States.

Pionus Breeders Association
A group specifically interested in the breeding of these New World parrots.

African Love Bird Society
The official organization for breeders and exhibitors of African lovebirds. This site is never updated. Only basic information and a semi-useful genetics calculator.

African Parrot Society
Home of the African Grey Parrot, the Poicephalus Parrots, and the Vasa Parrot.  Better than the usual society site, with good photographs and articles, and regular updates.

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Amazona Society
World's oldest and most comprehensive information network on Amazons.  The site is only directed toward gaining members. No information on amazons.

Association of Avian Veterinarians
This association's purpose to educate and inform parrot owners and breeders about avian health issues.

Avicultural Society of America
One of the oldest associations dedicated to breeding of parrots.

Birds of a Feather Avicultural Society
New England's largest avicultural society, this organization is dedicated to the care and enjoyment of exotic birds.

International Aviculturists Society
Aviculturists from around the world striving to protect, preserve, and enhance the keeping and breeding of all exotic birds. Interesting articles.

International Canary Society
Dedicated to these delightful birds throughout the world.

International Parrotlet Society
Society dedicated to the various species of this tiny, feisty parrot.

Macaw Landing Foundation
Concerned with the preservation of macaws through education, research, and ecotourism.

Model Avicultural Program (MAP)
This program allows for certification of aviaries that abide by certain regulations. All aviaries are inspected by veterinarians and must meet certain criteria to be MAP-certified.

National Cockatiel Society
Non-profit organization that promotes the proper care, handling and breeding of cockatiels -  a tremendous resource of articles on all aspects of cockatiels.

National Finch and Softbill Society
This non-profit, hobbyist organization is dedicated to the conservation, breeding, exhibiting and enjoyment of finches and softbills.

National Pigeon Association
Information on the organization as well as breed information, health Q & A, and recommended links.

North American Cockatiel Society
A society formed for the education of the pet cockatiel owner and breeder.

Parrot Society of Australia
This society strives to protect the many indigenous wild species and non-native species in aviculture.

Queensland Finch Society
Group dedicated to the many species of finch. Good articles and photographs.

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