In Istanbul, aviculture evolved from hunting raptors in Ottoman times to songbird enthusiasts in the late 19th century, mainly among Greek and Armenian minorities. Today, a few residents mai... Read allIn Istanbul, aviculture evolved from hunting raptors in Ottoman times to songbird enthusiasts in the late 19th century, mainly among Greek and Armenian minorities. Today, a few residents maintain this tradition as a cultural testament.In Istanbul, aviculture evolved from hunting raptors in Ottoman times to songbird enthusiasts in the late 19th century, mainly among Greek and Armenian minorities. Today, a few residents maintain this tradition as a cultural testament.