Cora-Kahu Ethics
Cora-Kahu is a person who cares for Cora family birds. Kahu is a Hawaiian word that means; honored steward, guardian or protector.
Cora Alliance leadership, a member of IAATE has adopted and follows the IAATE code of ethics. The below bulleted list is a direct copy of IAATE code of ethics as of 2/25/2025.
Cora-Kahu Shall:
- Strive to achieve high standards of training, animal care and educational programming through knowledge and training.
- Follow a hierarchy of behavioral procedures in training with a goal of using the least intrusive, most positive methods to influence behavior before considering the use of aversives.
- Make the physical and mental well being of each animal the primary consideration in management, training and presentation.
- Provide professional and humane care for the animals in their care, respecting the wild nature and maintaining the dignity of each animal in life and in death.
- Abide by local, state, provincial, and federal laws concerning avian training and associated activities.
- Legally acquire animals and include proper documentation.
- Only transfer animals to legal and reputable facilities
- Establish safe work habits and conditions, abiding by current health and safety practices at all times.
- Encourage community support and involvement through public education. The common goal is to promote a responsible concern for living beings and the welfare of the environment.
- Work on the basis of sound ecological principles, incorporating appropriate conservation ethics and an attitude of stewardship.
- Acknowledge limitations and enlist the assistance of a veterinarian or other trained professionals when appropriate.
- Respect other trainers and persons in related fields, sharing skills and knowledge in the spirit of cooperation for the welfare of the animals.
- Respect the intellectual property and copyrights of other individuals and entities.
- Conduct all business and activities in a professional manner with honesty, integrity, compassion, and commitment; realizing that an individual’s conduct reflects on the entire field of avian training and environmental education.
