Genetic diversity within the captive population is of some concern, since most U.S. captive stock is descendant from a group of only about 20 founder birds. Establishment of a healthy, genetically diverse captive population may be an insurance policy against extinction, but by no means solves the problem in the wild. Habitat preservation and education are essential. Once viable habitat is set aside, reintroduction programs can begin. Cooperative efforts linking governments, private aviculturists, zoological institutions and scientific facilities like RSCF are crucial to conservation programs like this one.
Governments can insure habitat protection by designating land and funding for national parks.