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Eastern Bristlebird
Dasyornis brachypterus
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Endangered
Listed since: 1/30/2014
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Vulnerable
Listed since: Tue May 31 2022 14:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Population trend: Decreasing
Other names: None
Priority Species? No
The Australian government's Threatened Species Action Plan 2022-2032 selected over 100 priority species derived from consultation with threatened species experts and the wider community. While all species are important, focusing on a limited number of species can help target effort and resources so that outcomes can be achieved, measured and shared.
Description
The eastern bristlebird is a small ground-dwelling bird. It is a dark cinnamon-brown colour and is well camouflaged in the low, dense, ground or understorey vegetation in which it occurs. It mainly feeds on insects, seeds and small fruits. It is only capable of making, weak, low, short-range flights.
Threats
The main threats identified are habitat clearing, fire, predation and habitat distrubance.
Quollity Conservation Hub's Overall Priority Score
59
Average life span:
Number of young produced each year:
Number of breeding events each year:
> 2yrs and < 5yrs
Couple (2-3)
Couple (<=2)
Minimum sexual maturity age:
< 1yr
Who is helping?
Useful links for more detailed information on this species
DCCEEW - Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
SPRAT - DCCEEW Species Profile and Threats Database
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