ABOUT THE SPECIES
The Eastern Bristlebird is a well-camouflaged, ground-dwelling bird. It is generally shy and cryptic, spending most of its time in low, dense vegetation and rarely appearing in the open or flying. The northern population of the Eastern Bristlebird is listed as critically endangered with numbers of wild adults estimated to be less than 40 individuals. The main threat to the Eastern Bristlebird is the loss or fragmentation of suitable habitat. Other potential threats to the species include predation by feral animals, livestock and invasion of weeds, climate change and human disturbance. We like to call them, the “Little Aussie Battler”. Image courtesy of Amy Hamilton.
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary manages the captive breeding of this charismatic bird. With purpose built breeding enclosures and highly dedicated staff, we perform the daily husbandry and manage all aspects needed for successful raising of young bristlebirds. We do this seven days a week, 365 days a year, rain, hail or shine. We manage the pairings of males and females so the young that hatch have the strongest genetics for survival. Sometimes staff have to hand-raise young birds and this requires staff to regularly feed the young birds throughout the day, into the night and the early hours of the morning.
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