#aviculturist

[wurds-fur-nurds]

Zetilutirized (adjective)

Marked by the overextension of effort in an unnecessarily complex or inefficient manner, often resulting in a more convoluted or ineffective outcome than initially intended.

Descriptive of a process, action, or mindset that turns a straightforward task into a circuitous endeavor, as if intentionally seeking to underutilize direct or efficient methods.

Characteristic of individuals who, like aviculturists tending to a misfit flock, cultivate a preference for elaborate, impractical solutions or strategies.

Etymology: A blend of Greek and Latin roots, conveying notions of cyclical inefficiency and intricacy, underscored by its palindromic structure to symbolize recursive complexity.

[remembering-the-future]

Welcome to the Age of Reclamation: Crookeder Solutions for a Crooked World

In 2147, Earth is no longer a planet of abundance but a realm of desperation. The delicate ecosystems that once flourished have been dismantled by centuries of climate neglect, leaving vast swathes of barren landscapes and fractured biomes. But in this chaos rises Crookeder, the world's first "anti-utilitarian" corporation, capitalizing on Earth's most underutilized asset: aviculturists. Forget renewable energy or carbon capture; the future lies in the meticulous care and breeding of hyper-adaptable bird species capable of restoring atmospheric balance. Aviculturists, those humble caretakers of winged life, now hold the keys to Earth's survival—or at least Crookeder says they do. And don't worry if it sounds absurd; we've all tried sensible solutions, and look where that got us.

Crookeder’s proprietary "Sky Graft" program takes aviculture to an entirely new level. By splicing avian DNA with gene-edited algae, their biobirds not only absorb carbon dioxide but also release synthetic rainclouds. Who needs clouds when you have BirdStorm™? This avant-garde solution was designed with elegance: millions of genetically-modified swifts soaring in synchronized patterns to seed dying ecosystems. However, as climate change continues its relentless assault, the planet’s reliance on these birds has grown unnervingly absolute. Critics argue this approach only deepens the problem of biodiversity loss. But Crookeder brushes off the concerns, reminding us that underutilization of Earth's last specialists—aviculturists—is a moral crime in itself. After all, wouldn’t you want your extinction expedited by the cutting edge of innovation?

As Earth teeters on the brink of collapse, Crookeder doesn’t offer salvation—it offers distraction wrapped in pseudo-solutionism. With every hyper-intelligent, climate-engineered bird they release, the world's love-hate relationship with their unhinged brilliance deepens. Aviculturists are heralded as messianic figures, their craft elevated to high art, and their labor exploited to its absolute limits. Crookeder isn’t just rewriting humanity’s future; they’re making extinction stylish, efficient, and—most importantly—profitable. So, when the last forests fall and the oceans boil, remember who you trusted. Because at Crookeder, "the only thing we decline is responsibility."

[emmavonskulltaker]

This is excellent

I made a life sized mola mola costume once upon a time

prototype for a life sized mola mola quilt 🐟

[todaysbird]

the greater bluebonnet is a small parrot found in southeastern and central australia. they are considered a sedentary or resident species and do not migrate. they mostly remain in pairs or congregate in small groups of up to ten; while they are social, they are not as gregarious as some other parrots. they are known to be aggressive and difficult to breed by aviculturists. females are slightly duller than males, with less red on their bellies. they primarily feed on seeds, but are omnivorous and have a varied diet that also includes nectar, fruit, and insects.

[montereybayaquarium]

Happy World Penguin Day (tomorrow)! 🐧

Dive into the wonderfully-winged world of African penguins with the Aquarium’s own aviculturist, Kim! From rocky shores to sandy beaches, explore where these charismatic birds call home. 💙🪨🏠

[aquariumpacific]

ANIMAL SPOTLIGHT: Naia ✨

Naia is a tufted puffin that has been a part of our Aquarium since we opened in 1998, making her a charter animal! She is described as a "total princess" because her mate, Monty, always grooms her, but she never grooms him back. She makes sure she is one of the first alcids to eat, and will impatiently wait at the door if her staff is running behind. Her favorite food is krill, and she is gorgeous. Find Naia in the Diving Birds habitat inside our Northern Pacific Gallery! ��

Photo by Aviculturist Ashley

[artemisblackwing]

You've probably been asked this a bit, but are these ravens rescues? They seem very happy with you and enjoy your care :D

I'm really over-answering your question here, so feel free to stop reading after the first couple of sentences, lol. My ravens aren't rescues. They came from an aviculturist in Alabama, Brian Blazer. Non-native corvids like my African ravens can be kept in Washington state without a permit, which is partly why I moved here. We do try very hard to keep our ravens happy, so thank you :)

I had a rescue crow years ago that totally changed my view of corvids, and made me realize how misunderstood they are. I think of my ravens as ambassadors who show humans that corvids are friendly and empathetic people who can coexist with humans very well. Whenever I meet people who have had companion corvids they talk about how wonderful corvids are to have around. On the other hand I tend to hear stories about companion parrots that have sad endings, although I think that with better understanding, parrots could make excellent companions as well. There are almost no resources for people who have parrots or corvids, so I'm keeping logbooks of everything I'm doing with my ravens and rescue parrot, while also finding whatever resources I can. There are lots of opinions on how to raise birds, but very little has actually been tested, so it's incredibly hard for me to find reliable information on how I should interact with my birds... I also tried to find a parrot trainer and wasn't able to because they are so rare. I am a dog trainer, and am learning to train other animals, and it's so surprising that resources for birds are so scanty. I intend to write a book based on my interactions with corvids and parrots that also includes other people's research. Hopefully, the book will encourage people to stop hunting and driving away corvids, and will help keep companion parrots from developing behavior problems that arise from misunderstanding their needs. So, while my ravens aren't rescues, I'm hoping they'll rescue other birds down the line.

[inquisitorius-sin-bin]

My gosh, that Temple Guard piece looks beautiful!!!!!

Thank you very much! I really enjoy drawing Temple Guards, it satisfies both the side of me that believes in the principles of Jedi and the Rebellion but also the demon inside of my head that wants to make nasty with the Grand Inquisitor.

And this one in particular tickles a secret third side, which is the avid birdwatcher and former professional aviculturist.

I really hope I can bring the vision full circle in rendering (and I believe that I can!)

[shslweeklyfreebie]

an aviculturist?

Smug birb.

Be the first to hop into the askbox and request em, and the design will be yours! You can also enter the blog’s bimonthly lottery to have em lined and colored!

-Roadie

EDIT: Claimed!

[airris-fr]

Wish Rising - Airris #61645

Send me memes, pet pictures, interesting facts, or YOUR dragons lore!! INFO DUMP AWAY, submissions and asks are open 🎉

I always adore art of my dragons (even scribbles!! nay, especially scribbles!!) - > hib den & lair perma tab

Familiars I am missing

Apparel! All of it! Any of it! I love it!

Birds in any form; fr items/apparel/familiars/etc., art, facts, photos, questions [I am an aviculturist who raises wild birds like ducks, geese, pheasants, partridges, quail, and more in captivity)

[beyourselfchulanmaria]

(1883-1932) she was a German ornithologist, aviculturist and taxidermist who studied numerous birds in captivity.

jackdaws 寒鴉 a small gray-headed crow that typically nests in tall buildings and chimneys, noted for its inquisitiveness.

Magdalena Heinroth with three hand raised Jackdaws in 1919

[ao3feed-jonmartin]

The Complex Mating Rituals of Two Out of Touch Anxious Men

read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/AoDc6z7 by IvyCpher Jon works at the Magnus Animal Sactuary as the leading aviculturist, he's in charge of the raptors. Martin is an art student at Tundra College who has to sketch animals for one of his classes. Jon just thinks that it's Martin's interest in his birds that has him visiting him and talking to him every time he visits the Sanctuary. Jon is too distracted by his own joy of having a new friend to infodump to and is too dense to realize that he has a crush; and Martin is too awkward to actually do any real flirting. How are these bird brains ever going to get together? Words: 2808, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English Fandoms: The Magnus Archives (Podcast) Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Categories: F/F, F/M, M/M Characters: Jonathan "Jon" Sims | The Archivist, Martin Blackwood, Tim Stoker (The Magnus Archives), Sasha James, Melanie King, Georgie Barker, Gerard Keay Relationships: Martin Blackwood/Jonathan "Jon" Sims | The Archivist, Sasha James/Tim Stoker, Georgie Barker/Melanie King Additional Tags: Zoo, Zookeeper AU, Autistic Jonathan "Jon" Sims | The Archivist, Martin Blackwood Has a Crush on Jonathan "Jon" Sims | The Archivist, Mutual Pining, Lots and lots of information on birds dear god the research I had to put into them, Other Additional Tags to Be Added, Eventual Martin Blackwood/Jonathan "Jon" Sims | The Archivist read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/AoDc6z7

[petnews2day]

Chester Zoo Is Hiring A Highly Skilled Bird Keeper

New Post has been published on https://petn.ws/qTfXW

Chester Zoo Is Hiring A Highly Skilled Bird Keeper

Credit: Chester Zoo A modern, progressive zoo, and the best in the UK, is on the lookout for someone to fill their most recent position – like a twitcher in the cabin, if you will. If you have five years’ experience or more as an aviculturist in a zoological or conservation–breeding facility, you could be […]

See full article at https://petn.ws/qTfXW #BirdNews

[todaysbird]

so the thing is about a lot of animal 'experts' on tumblr, it's just random people with no experience that feel entitled to tell others about how to keep their animals. if this is seriously your career path/calling in life why is this the only place you talk about animals

Even though this wasn’t phrased particularly nicely, I get the point you’re trying to get across. I do ‘talk about animals’ in a professional capacity, I just don’t always share it here if it’s not relevant.

As far as knowledge about birds, I do have personal and professional experience. I personally have kept parrotlets and chickens (while the latter is boring to a lot of people, there IS a right and wrong way to care for chickens). Professionally, I hatched & raised chickens on a farm, and I volunteered with rescued parrots for about 3 years. My duties there were much the same as a parrot owner, just with over 300 birds present - cleaning cages, creating enrichment, feeding, preparing food, so on. I had the opportunity to work with species ranging from macaws to cockatiels. I’m a semester away from finishing my degree in Environmental Science, which taught me a lot about birds and wildlife generally. I’m also a certified Aviculturist through the American Federation of Aviculture. This is basically a certificate stating that I’ve completed training to breed/raise birds, and while I’m not personally a bird breeder, I have used this knowledge for professional opportunities. I understand this isn’t as exciting as being a field researcher, but I’m also in my early 20s and I have a less than ideal financial situation for a lot of internships.

Outside of birds, I do professionally write about animals in general. I’m a staff writer for DogTime, a regular guest writer for sister site CatTime, and I’ve written on a freelance basis for a lot of other animal publications. I have a short blurb on starlings in an upcoming book, which I’ll happily share details about when the time comes! I also worked my way up to have the knowledge I do about pets generally. I’ve volunteered with dogs and cats for more years than I can count, as well as previously working in a boarding kennel. My name besides Mr Todaysbird is Patrick Kuklinski, so if you want you can give me a Google to verify that yes I’m a real person and I have done these things.

While I definitely have a lot to learn, I have done the research on the opinions I share, and my intention is only to further knowledge of how to care for animals. There’s a reason I rarely share veterinary type knowledge, and it’s that I have 0 qualification to do so.

[posttexasstressdisorder]

@ms-cellanies

It is called the Red-billed leiothrix,

The red-billed leiothrix (Leiothrix lutea) is a member of the family Leiothrichidae, native to southern China and the Himalayas. Adults have bright red bills and a dull yellow ring around their eyes. Their backs are dull olive green, and they have a bright yellow-orange throat with a yellow chin; females are somewhat duller than males, and juveniles have black bills.  It has also been introduced in various parts of the world, with small populations of escapees having existed in Japan since the 1980s. It has become a common cagebird and amongst aviculturists it goes by various names: Pekin robin, Pekin nightingale, Japanese nightingale, and Japanese (hill) robin, the last two being misnomers as it is not native to Japan (although it has been introduced and naturalised there).[3]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-billed_leiothrix

[montereybayaquarium]

Curious to know what African penguins eat or why you don’t see snow or ice in our penguin exhibit?

Come meet our African penguins and find out! Join Senior Aviculturist, Kim, to learn more about our African penguins and how you can use the Seafood Watch guides to help you eat sustainable seafood for their survival! 🐧