diff --git a/lexers/embedded/json.xml b/lexers/embedded/json.xml
index bbe10b1ba..3473cfd14 100644
--- a/lexers/embedded/json.xml
+++ b/lexers/embedded/json.xml
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@
     <name>JSON</name>
     <alias>json</alias>
     <filename>*.json</filename>
+    <filename>*.avsc</filename>
     <mime_type>application/json</mime_type>
     <dot_all>true</dot_all>
     <not_multiline>true</not_multiline>