Native songbirds have long been kept in human care because their singing, colorful plumage, and behavior fascinate people. Native birds have the advantage over exotic species as they originate from our climate and can be kept in outdoor aviaries right next to the house. They breed without issues and raise their young, allowing even bred animals to be passed on without the need to remove any birds from the wild. Conservation laws prohibit this anyway. This book provides a very detailed and practical guide on how to house and care for native birds and profiles the bird species that are particularly well-suited for this purpose. It offers beginners helpful decision-making tools and an introduction to birdkeeping, while also providing advanced birdkeepers with useful additional information drawn from the author's own extensive experience.