Would you like to learn more about avian conservation and husbandry? Check out these organizations. If you'd like to contact them by mail, then skip to the snail mail address section at the bottom of the page.

American Federation of Aviculture Get information on membership, as well as other issues affecting aviculture today--Legislation, Conservation, etc.
The Midwest Avian Research Expo is a group of individuals dedicated to raising money for research in various fields of aviculture. Learn about their programs and how you can contribute.
The Association of Avian Veterinarians web site will help you locate an avian veterinarian in your own area if you don't already have one. Establishing a relationship before an emergeny arises is one of the best things you can do for your bird
The International Aviculturists Society is dedicated to education . Check out the Convention Schedule or order transcripts of previous Conventions. Lots of info on health and conservation ( Macaw Conservation, Proventricular Dilation Disease, and Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease just to name a few!)

The World Parrot Trust is an international organization devoted to education and conservation issues related to Parrots. This site offers information on conservation projects as well as membership in The WPT.

Finally, if you can read Spanish, and your server can find the site, you can visit the Loro Parque Fundacion, which is based in Loro Parque, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. Since most of you probably don't read Spanish, I'll give you some details here. It is a nonprofit organization with interests in research, education, and conservation. The park is home to the largest and most diverse collection of parrots in the world, including the rare Cardinal Lory. Info on research, education, and conservation can be obtained by writing to the address found below.

American Federation of Aviculture
P.O. Box 56218, Phoenix AZ 85079-6218
Phone: 602-484-0931 Fax: 602-484-0109

International Aviculturists Society
P.O. Box 280383
Memphis, TN 38168
Phone: 901-872-7612 Fax: 901-872-4149
or
Sallie Kline
14415 Dabney Court
Spring Hill, FL 34610

World Parrot Trust (USA)
P.O. Box 341141
Memphis, TN 38184
Phone/Fax: 901-873-3616