"Ethically, we couldn't justify putting out more captive-bred birds just to feed the hawks."

Birds International provides captive-bred birds to pet lovers, hobbyist, zoos and parks.

Since 1992, 27 captive-bred birds have been released in California, and 13 are still living in the wild.

However, a restriction exists of using only captive-bred birds.

British falconers are entirely reliant upon captive-bred birds for their sport.

A. I think they should probably only purchase captive-bred birds.

Though there is little trade in these parrots, captive-bred birds are occasionally available as pets.

It is hoped that captive-bred birds will be released to the wild when the environment is clear of diclofenac.

The ban was made permanent in 2007, allowing only captive-bred birds from approved countries to be imported.

Annual release in the wild of captive-bred birds, and predator control have probably prevented Black Stilt from becoming extinct in the wild.