What is The SCA?

The Society for Conservation in Aviculture (S.C.A) was formed in 1993, when a need became apparent to start to conserve avian species before they were lost forever.  The Society aims to promote and develop all species and varieties of birds kept by aviculturists, with special regard to threatened and endangered species both in the wild and in captivity.

With ever increasing demands being placed on the earth, some species of birds are becoming increasingly at risk. Action must be taken now to ensure that aviculture plays its part in the conservation of such species. Everyone can help in some way.

 Our prime concern at all times is for the future survival and welfare of all birds. The officers of the society play an active role in promoting responsible care and ownership of all birds.

 Anyone who has a concern for the wellbeing and future conservation of all birds should join. You do not need to be a bird keeper yourself to join. Likewise, pet bird owners or the serious aviculturalist are all welcome to join.

 

Saving the World's Rarest Cockatoo

 

October 1, 2008  (San Francisco, CA)   The world’s rarest cockatoo has been re-discovered in Indonesia.  The Yellow-crested Abbott’s Cockatoo is found in the wild only on a single island (tiny Masakambing Island; 500 ha) in the Masalembu Archipelago. This island is in the remote Java Sea, north of the cities of Surabaya and Bali, and east of southern Sumatra.  This archipelago also contains Masalembu Island [2000 ha] and Keramaian Island [300 ha].