Avian Welfare Resource Center from the The Avian Welfare Coalition (AWC) is a grassroots network of representatives from avian welfare, animal protection, and humane organizations dedicated to the ethical treatment and protection of birds living in captivity and in their natural habitats. The mission of the AWC is to prevent the abuse, exploitation, and suffering of captive birds, and to address the crucial issues of rescue, placement, and sanctuary for displaced birds. The AWC also supports efforts to insure the survival of wild birds and the conservation of their natural habitats.
 

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National Bird Day - January 5

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Stop Indonesian Smuggling!

 

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Fact Sheets

National Bird Day

National Bird Day - Some Things In Life Are Meant To Be FREE!

Some Things In Life
Are Meant To Be FREE!

National Bird Day - Shopping with a Captive Audience?

Shopping with a
Captive Audience?

 

National Bird Day - Freedom Is Not Equal for All Birds!

Freedom Is Not Equal for All Birds!

National Bird Day - Born to Be Free. Bred to Be Captive.

Born to Be Free. Bred to Be Captive.

 

About the Avian Welfare Coalition (AWC)

“About the AWC” – For best results, this document requires
2-sided printing in full color; paper size 8 ½ by 11”

 

 

"Don't Breed. Don't Buy. ADOPT!" Series

Don't Breed. Don't Buy. ADOPT! - African Grey

African Grey

Don't Breed. Don't Buy. ADOPT! - Amazon

Amazon

Don't Breed. Don't Buy. ADOPT! - Budgerigar

Budgerigar

Don't Breed. Don't Buy. ADOPT! - Cockatiel

Cockatiel

Don't Breed. Don't Buy. ADOPT! - Cockatoo

Cockatoo

Don't Breed. Don't Buy. ADOPT! - Lovebird

Lovebird

Don't Breed. Don't Buy. ADOPT! - Macaw

Macaw

Don't Breed. Don't Buy. ADOPT! - Senegal

Senegal Parrot

Avian Welfare Issues Series

The naked truth about UNWEANED BABIES

The naked truth about UNWEANED BABIES

No Flock. No Flight. NO FAIR!

No Flock. No Flight. NO FAIR!

The facts about keeping PARROTS AS PETS

The facts about keeping PARROTS AS "PETS"

A recipe for disaster: MASS-MARKETING

A recipe for disaster: MASS-MARKETING

A recipe for disaster: MASS-MARKETING

"The realities of PARROT CONSERVATION"

 

"Rethinking HAND-FEEDING"

(Under Construction)

 

"Fish gotta swim, BIRDS GOTTA FLY"

(Under Construction)

 

 

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