VU

New Britain Thicketbird

Cincloramphus grosvenori

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The New Britain Thicketbird faces severe pressure from widespread deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range on New Britain Island. Logging operations and agricultural expansion have fragmented the dense undergrowth and forest edge habitats essential for this secretive species. The bird's restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while its ground-dwelling behavior increases exposure to introduced predators and human disturbance.

Threat summary

Habitat

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Linked enterprises & livelihood alternatives

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Frequently asked questions

Why is New Britain Thicketbird classified as Vulnerable?
New Britain Thicketbird is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The New Britain Thicketbird faces severe pressure from widespread deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range on New Britain Island. Logging operations and agricultural expansion have fragmented the dense undergrowth and forest edge habitats essential for this secretive species. The bird's restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while its ground-dwelling behavior increases exposure to introduced predators and human disturbance.
Where does New Britain Thicketbird live?
New Britain Thicketbird occurs in Papua New Guinea. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to New Britain Thicketbird?
The main threats to New Britain Thicketbird are 5.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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