ENEndangered
Rufous Scrub-bird
Atrichornis rufescens
DecliningENAU
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Site/area managementSpecies managementSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionLegislation
Other threatened species in ATRICHORNITHIDAE
Threatened in Australia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Rufous Scrub-bird classified as Endangered?
Rufous Scrub-bird is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Rufous Scrub-bird live?
Rufous Scrub-bird occurs in Australia, and Gibraltar. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Rufous Scrub-bird?
The main threats to Rufous Scrub-bird are 11.1, 11.2, 12.1, and 7.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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