The Bush Stone-curlew was once a common species of open grassy woodlands, occurring widely throughout NSW. The species now occurs in very low densities at scattered locations west of the Great Dividing Range and isolated patches along the northeast and central coast of the state.
The main reasons behind the contraction in distribution and abundance of the Bush Stone-curlew appear to be the impact of introduced predators, particularly foxes, dogs and cats, and the conversion of much of the species’ habitat to agricultural pastures or urban landscapes.
