Status of rare and endangered birds in captivity with a general reference to mammals

Of the 340 bird forms reported by the lUCN as rare and endangered, 62 were reported in captivity from 1964 to 1970.Among the 62 captive forms, 30 bred once dr more in captivity but only 24 bred with frequency.Significant captive breeding success occurred primarily in the Anseriformes, Galliformes, and Psittaciformes.Only nine forms appear secure with regard to captive numbers and reproductive rate.