PASA Expo 2026 was more than a programme of presentations. It was a day of shared knowledge, new friendships and renewed confidence in what Southern African aviculture can achieve when we come together.

Handrearing begins long before the first feed. Understanding a pair’s behaviour, an egg’s development and the circumstances of the hatch can help breeders make better decisions for both parents and chicks.

We are seeking canaries that have died of natural causes, including during the breeding process, from illness, or of old age. Birds of any age or variety are welcome. Although we are based in Johannesburg and Cape Town, we can arrange collections from across South Africa. The birds will be entrusted to a professional taxidermist and respectfully preserved for a

PASA and Avizandum encourage responsible breeders to be part of an exciting international scientific study. Every aviculturist has looked at the brilliant red bill of a Lovebird or the striking orange bill of a Lory and admired the incredible colours nature has created. But surprisingly, scientists still don’t fully understand what pigments create these remarkable bill colours. Researchers at Michigan