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What we stand for
Aviornis UK unites aviculturists breeding bird species in their original form and colour, including wildfowl, pheasants, junglefowl, quail, wild pigeons, cranes, waders, ibises, turacos, hornbills and bee-eaters.
Aviornis UK has a good relationship with sister associations in Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain and Portugal.
Iconic Aviornis species old and new
Our History
Aviornis was founded in 1973 in Belgium and is one of the most important associations for the conservation ex-situ and in-situ of bird species represented in aviculture. Today, these aims are more vital than ever – find out more.
Breeding birds is a sustainable form of conservation and a way to prevent their disappearance. It is culturally and scientifically justified.
Our International Partners
These are the contact details of the other Aviornis chapters in Europe.
Flanders:
Peter Smeyers
petersmeyers@telenet.be
www.aviornis.be
Wallonia:
Michel Blavier
blavier.michel@belgacom.net
www.aviornis-international.be
The Netherlands:
Mrs. Tonnie Grolleman
secretarisaviornis@planet.nl
www.aviornis.nl
France:
Thierry Clercx
tresorier@aviornis.fr
www.aviornis.fr
Iberica:
Ricardo Sobrino Vicente
aviornis@aviornis.org
www.aviornis.org
Germany:
Oliver Adamczyk
oliveradamczyk@freenet.de
www.aviornis.de
Learning from the past
Aviornis documents all project work for future generations. The Aviornis magazines have traditionally been the way to share information.
Increasingly, our content is being digitised and the information is more easily shared.
Latest News
Donate to AviornisOne of the early Aviornis projects was the Pink Pigeon, formerly known as the Mauritius Pigeon.
Nesoenas mayeri
The Pink Pigeon is a member of the pigeon and dove family, Columbidae. Endemic to Mauritius, it nearly became extinct in the latter part of the 20th Century. Predation, habitat loss and disease from introduced pigeons all played their part in the species’ decline. Conservation work initiated by Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation saved them through in-situ and ex-situ breeding programs.
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