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Hobby aviculturists believe they can help conserve endangered birds

The orange-bellied parrot is a critically endangered species. (Supplied: Chris Farrell)

Aviculturist Mark Reynolds says the little-known hobby could be key to bringing some of Australia's most endangered birds back from the brink of extinction.

Mr Reynolds, who is president of the Aviculture Society of Australia's Goulburn Valley branch, said some private breeders would like to play a greater role in rescuing the orange-bellied parrot and other threatened birds.

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