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 name Scientific name Date determined code regulated
Pictorella mannikin Heteromunia pectoralis Not applicable in draft
Crimson rosella Platycercus elegans Not 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.