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Eastern Bristlebird (Dasyornis brachypterus)

Eastern Bristlebird

Dasyornis brachypterus

Vulnerable

Overview

The eastern bristlebird (Dasyornis brachypterus) is a species of bird endemic to Australia. It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is listed as endangered under various Australian conservation acts. The species is characterised by small, isolated populations and faces significant threats from habitat loss and genetic issues.

Habitat

This species inhabits temperate forests, shrubland, and grasslands in eastern New South Wales and southern Queensland. It prefers areas with dense, clumped grasses where it can build ground nests. Key locations include the Scenic Rim, Budderoo and Barren Grounds, Jervis Bay, and the Nadgee to Mallacoota Inlet region.

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Because of its small, isolated populations, the eastern bristlebird suffers from a lack of genetic diversity that can lead to extinction, prompting conservationists to use a technique known as 'genetic rescue' to transfer breeding individuals between groups.

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