Eastern Bristlebird

Dasyornis brachypterus

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Aves · Passeriformes · Dasyornithidae

About

The eastern bristlebird is a species of bird in the bristlebird family, Dasyornithidae. It is endemic to Australia. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, temperate shrubland, and temperate grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Fun Fact

By breeding the birds selectively, the conservationists aim to improve resistance to disease, increase genetic diversity and raise the fertility rate, especially in the smallest population in northern NSW.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Live in small, localised populations, and prefer to build their nests on the ground in areas of dense, clumped grasses.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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