Final answer:
An aviary is the correct term for a place where birds are kept; it is a large enclosure for keeping, observing, or breeding birds. An aquarium is for aquatic life and not birds. Keeping birds has a long history and serves various cultural and social purposes.
Step-by-step explanation:
The place where birds are kept is called an aviary, not an aquarium. An aviary is a large enclosure for keeping birds, but it can also refer to a place where birds are bred or kept for observation. The concept of keeping birds stretches back to ancient times, dating at least to 1000 BC in Asia, where birds were kept for their aesthetic value, their song, abilities to mimic speech, companionship, and as symbols of social status. In contrast, an aquarium is a place where aquatic animals and plants are kept and displayed, particularly fish, invertebrates, amphibians, and aquatic plants.
Birds have been valued through history for various reasons including for their song, exotic plumage, and the prestige that exotic pets conferred on their owners. These birds are kept in various types of aviaries, with some historical examples noted for their size and magnificence, such as the aviary of Moctezuma II mentioned by Cortés. The trade and keeping of birds continue to be popular worldwide, with laws in place to regulate it and prevent the distribution of avian diseases.