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Code regulated bird list

The species of birds listed below have been assessed and determined to be a code regulated bird under the Dealing in Protected Birds Code of Practice, subject to a finalised code and Environmental Agency Head approval.

Common nameScientific nameDate determined code regulated
Pictorella mannikinHeteromunia pectoralisNot applicable in draft
Crimson rosellaPlatycercus elegansNot applicable in draft

These species still require a Biodiversity Conservation Licence until approved.

A species of bird is a code regulated bird for the purpose of the Dealing in Protected Birds Code of Practice if:

  • it has been assessed in accordance with the risk-based methodology
  • the Environment Agency Head has made a determination that the species of bird is appropriate to be subject to the code.

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