Aviculture Atlas
A Field Reference

Last updated: March 2026

Affiliate Disclosure

At Aviculture Atlas, we believe in full transparency with our readers. This page explains how we earn revenue, how affiliate relationships work, and the measures we take to ensure our editorial content remains independent and trustworthy.

How We Earn Revenue

Aviculture Atlas is a free, independently operated informational website. We earn revenue primarily through affiliate partnerships. When you click certain links on our site and make a purchase or take a qualifying action, we may receive a commission from the retailer or service provider at no additional cost to you.

This affiliate revenue is what allows us to operate the site, fund our research, and continue publishing free content. We appreciate your support when you choose to use our links.

What Are Affiliate Links?

Affiliate links are specially tracked URLs that identify Aviculture Atlas as the referring website. When you click one of these links, a small tracking cookie may be placed on your device by the affiliate partner. If you complete a qualifying purchase within the cookie window (typically 24 hours to 30 days, depending on the program), we earn a commission.

You never pay more by using our affiliate links. The price you see is the same whether you arrive at the retailer through our link or navigate there directly. In some cases, we may negotiate exclusive discounts for our readers.

Types of Affiliate Partnerships

Our affiliate relationships may include, but are not limited to:

  • Bird supply retailers: Shops selling cages, perches, toys, and enrichment products.
  • Specialty food brands: Makers of pellets, seed mixes, and other avian diets.
  • General retailers: Amazon, Chewy, and other e-commerce platforms for bird supplies and books we reference in our content.

FTC Compliance

In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, we disclose our affiliate relationships in the following ways:

  • A site-wide disclosure banner is visible on pages containing affiliate links.
  • Individual articles containing affiliate links include a disclosure statement near the top of the content.
  • This dedicated affiliate disclosure page provides comprehensive details about our partnerships.

Editorial Independence

Our affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content, ratings, recommendations, or analysis.

We maintain strict editorial independence through the following principles:

  • Content first: Articles are researched and written before affiliate links are considered. We never create content solely to promote an affiliate product.
  • Honest assessments: If a product has significant drawbacks, we report them regardless of affiliate relationships. We include negative findings from owner reviews and real-world experiences.
  • No pay-for-placement: Affiliate partners cannot pay for favorable reviews, higher rankings, or preferred positioning in our content.
  • Separation of concerns: Our editorial team operates independently from our business partnerships. Writers and editors are not compensated based on affiliate revenue.
  • Non-affiliate coverage: We regularly cover topics, brands, and products for which we have no affiliate relationship, because our mission is to inform — not to sell.

Pet Health Responsibility

Because our content covers the care of living animals, we hold ourselves to a higher standard of responsibility:

  • We never suggest that any product replaces professional veterinary care, diagnosis, or treatment.
  • We do not promote products marketed with unproven health or treatment claims for birds.
  • We flag safety concerns — toxic materials, unsafe cage designs, inappropriate diets — even for products we link to.
  • Affiliate links point to supply and food retailers — never to veterinary services or products marketed as cures.

How to Identify Affiliate Links

While we strive to clearly label affiliate content, you can generally identify affiliate links by:

  • Disclosure statements at the top of articles (e.g., "This article contains affiliate links")
  • Links that redirect through tracking domains before reaching the retailer
  • "Check Price," "Visit Site," or "Learn More" buttons within product reviews and comparisons

Your Choice

Using our affiliate links is entirely optional. If you prefer not to use them, you can navigate directly to any retailer or service mentioned in our content. Our content is always free regardless of whether you use affiliate links.

Questions?

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or want to know whether a specific link is an affiliate link, please contact us at editorial@avicultureatlas.com.