Captive breeding
Serendip Sanctuary is involved in the repopulation and captive breeding initiatives of the Bush Stone-Curlew, Burhinus Grallarius. The Bush Stone-Curlew is listed as ‘Near Threatened’ under The International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species. Their declining populations are primarily due to predation by foxes, habitat clearance and destruction. The grassy woodlands and native under-storeys at Serendip Sanctuary are optimal habitat locations for the Bush Stone-Curlew. Captive breeding at Serendip Sanctuary has proven successful, contributing to overall conservation efforts. The reproduced Curlews are transferred to Mount Rothwell Biodiversity and Interpretation Centre where there is a larger predator-proof environment to continue captive breeding.