Atrichornis rufescens (Ramsay, 1866) – preliminary determination
The NSW Threatened Species Scientific Committee has made a preliminary determination to list Atrichornis rufescens (Ramsay, 1866), the rufous scrub-bird, as an endangered species. This proposal is open for comment until 27 May 2026.
Atrichornis rufescens, the rufous scrub-bird, proposed endangered species listing documents on exhibition include:
- Preliminary determination – Atrichornis rufescens (PDF 453KB)
- Conservation assessment report for Atrichornis rufescens using the Common Assessment Method (PDF 1.14MB).
The NSW Threatened Species Scientific Committee assesses which species are eligible for listing as threatened.
The exhibition of the preliminary determination provides an opportunity for the community to comment or provide additional information relevant to the assessment.
Publication date: 27 February 2026
