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AVIAN NUTRITION SUMMIT
April 18-19, 2026
The Biodiversity Bird Blends Avian Education Center
5817 S. Orange Ave, Orlando, FL
Purpose Statement
The Avian Nutrition Summit is dedicated to advancing the science and practice of avian nutrition through evidence-based education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and practical application. This summit seeks to bridge research, clinical practice, conservation biology, and everyday feeding strategies to improve the health, welfare, and longevity of companion and managed parrots.
This event brings together experts in veterinary care, nutrition, aviculture, behavior, conservation, and avian management to explore current research, challenge outdated feeding paradigms, and develop informed, adaptable approaches to avian nutrition. By fostering dialogue across disciplines, the summit aims to translate scientific knowledge into actionable strategies that support both physiological health and behavioral wellbeing.
Participants will leave with a practical set of ideas to immediately implement with their own birds. Participants will include pet owners, veterinary workers, zookeepers, aviculturists, and anyone interested in learning more about improved avian care and management.
Vision Statement
The vision of the Avian Nutrition Summit is to become a leading forum for shaping the future of parrot feeding through scientific rigor, critical thinking, and innovation. The summit strives to promote a holistic understanding of avian nutrition — recognizing the interplay between diet composition, microbiome health, natural feeding ecology, environmental enrichment, and long-term welfare outcomes.
Guided by a commitment to curiosity, transparency, and continuous learning, the summit envisions a global community where:
Through education, dialogue, and shared discovery, the Avian Nutrition Summit aims to elevate standards of care and inspire a new generation of innovation in avian nutrition.
For those attending in person, a certificate of attendance will be made available digitally post-event.
Speakers:
Dr. Jamie Abete, Avian Veterinarian, Niles Animal Hospital
Sophie Barnett & David Trebus, Certified Professional Bird Trainers, Best Behaved Birds
Dr. Jason Crean, Biologist, Animal Nutrition Laboratory, Saint Xavier University & Formulator, Biodiversity Bird Blends
Dr. Caroline Efstathion, Conservation Biologist, Avian Preservation & Education Conservancy
Lara Joseph, Behavior Specialist, The Animal Behavior Center
Tiffany Park, Aviculturist, Feathered Treasures Aviary & Formulator, Biodiversity Bird Blends
Dr. Tatiana Tatum, Geneticist, Animal Nutrition Laboratory, Saint Xavier University
Dr. EV Voltura, Parrot Nutrition Researcher, Schubot Center for Avian Health, Texas A&M University
Note: All details subject to change without notice due to circumstances out of our control. We will do our best to provide as much notice for any changes that arise.
Biodiversity Bird Blends is dedicated to improving the lives of the animals we keep through whole food nutrition. We rely on the decades of science that has shown us the value of biological compounds in whole food items and the dangers of processed foods. We also rely on experts in avian nutrition who run our formulations and create our innovative products to ensure their safety and benefits for all animals. As both Dr. Crean and Dr. Becker have long said, we want our animals to THRIVE, not just survive.
Note: Our products are only created for birds and should not be fed to other pets.
"I approve and encourage the use of herbal and/or decaffeinated teas for birds. When offered correctly and appropriately, tea can enhance a bird's life by enriching her life experience and introducing additional nutrition. I often recommend various teas to clients. Their use supports many treatment protocols and aid in healing and mental health.”
"Without question, tea has stood the test of time and has had profound impacts on the health of many animals, including humans! It is no secret that there is little research on avian nutrition but, like most other research, the use of studies on other animals and humans give us an idea as to how the compounds in blended teas work. A list of resources, many of which from peer-reviewed scientific journals, continue to showcase the benefits of teas. This list barely scrapes the surface of what we know but it is certainly a good place to start to show how the many different types of teas are beneficial. We have been using animal teas for many, many years with wonderful results and we hope you decide to try them with your own birds."
Jason had sent me two packages of the flower andherb blends to try for our dwarf lionhead rabbit. I've been mixing about atablespoon every other day with her hay pellets, and she really loves it! Shegravitates towards the flower forage over the green forage, but she reallyloves them both. Thank you so much for bringing this healthy diversity to ourrabbit's diet!
I've been using the "taming the flame" tea for my IRN with terrible arthritis, and after 2 weeks she's so much better. I started off with the weakest solution and now she's on the strongest solution. She's leaping from her perch to her "bird on a rock" again, moving around more. And putting herself to bed on her upper perches. She had been waiting for me to put her up there every night at bedtime. She's on no pain meds, And I stopped the LED light while I tried the tea. THANK YOU!!!!
We are a family-owned business in South Florida with a long history in birdkeeping. It has long been our goal to improve the lives of the birds we keep by improving their diet and increasing their enrichment opportunities. We are very pleased to be one of the only bird businesses who actually staff experts in animal nutrition who help us create our innovative products. We work tirelessly to produce high quality products for you and, in turn, support scientific organizations who help birds both in the wild and in our homes. We hope you will take advantage of some of our products and feel good doing so!
NEW LOCATION!
Business Address: Starting November 28th, 2025
5817 South Orange Ave
Orlando, FL 32809
Holiday Hours:
Wednesday Dec 31st Noon - 5:00pm
Regular Hours:
Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Wednesday: 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday: 11:00am - 6:00pm
Want a private shopping experience outside of these hours? Email us at info@biobirdblends.com your ideal day and time and we will do our best to accommodate your needs!