noun
- plural of aviculture; the practice or science of raising and breeding birds, especially in captivity.
Usage: Usually used in plural form when referring to multiple practices or contexts of bird breeding.
Examples
- Modern avicultures have made significant advances in breeding endangered parrot species.
- The conference brought together experts in various avicultures from around the world.
- Avicultures require careful attention to diet, habitat, and veterinary care.
- Different avicultures focus on different bird species, from canaries to macaws.
- The zoo's avicultures program has successfully increased the population of rare birds.