The Vertebrate Fauna of Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve: Final

HOODED ROBIN MELANODRYAS CUCULLATA CUCULLATA
EPBC Act: Not Listed TSC Act: Vulnerable Priority in Area: Low
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Occurrence in the Survey Area
Extremely rare visitor with no recent records. The hooded
robin is listed as uncommon in Eddison (2008). They were
not found during the current surveys and there are no
records in the Atlas of NSW Wildlife. This species prefers
open woodlands and semi-cleared native grasslands. There
is little or no suitable habitat within the reserve, though in the
past the more extensive areas of clearing within JKCR may
have attracted the occasional visit. Hooded robin are now
very scarce in the region and it is unlikely they will continue
to visit the reserve.
Regional Conservation Significance
Hooded robin. Photo © M. Schulz
Within the region, this species favours grassy box woodlands
with low rainfall, although non-breeding birds may disperse
into other habitats (DECC 2007, Higgins and Peter 2002).
Important areas of habitat occur in the Burragorang Valley and Cumberland Plain. Hooded robins are
also found in the Capertee and Hunter Valleys. It has suffered serious declines across its range,
largely as a result of habitat loss, degradation and fragmentation (Hoskin et al. 1991, Barrett et al.
2003). Since none of its favoured habitat occurs within JKCR and there are no recent records, the
survey area does not contribute to the regional conservation of this species.
Threats in the Survey Area
No threats identified.
Management Considerations
No management required.
The Vertebrate Fauna of Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve