The Harvest Sparrow is a wild protected animal and is forbidden to be kept in captivity. The harvest finch is an endangered wild bird and is protected by law. Captive breeding leads to over-capture and trade of the Harvested Finch, further jeopardizing its survival. In order to protect the survival of this species, captive breeding is banned to ensure that the Harvest Sparrow can reproduce and survive in its natural environment and maintain ecological balance.