EPBC Act status
NC Act status
Project area in species mapped distribution
Nearby historical records
Habitat presence and quality
Species recorded in field surveys
Conservatism required due to species detectability
Conservatism required due to species mobility
Species name
Source Habitat requirements
Likelihood of occurrence
Geophaps scripta scripta Squatter pigeon (southern)
The southern subspecies of the squatter pigeon ( Geophaps scripta scripta ) inhabits open forests, sparse open woodlands, and scrublands dominated by Eucalyptus , Corymbia , Acacia , or Callitris species. It is typically found in remnant or regrowth vegetation within a 3-kilometre radius of a permanent water source (TSSC, 2015). The white-throated needletail ( Hirundapus caudacutus ) is an almost exclusively aerial species, most commonly occurring over vegetated areas. In coastal areas, it has also been observed flying over mudflats and beaches. The species is widely distributed across eastern and south-eastern Australia, with records along the entire coastal regions of Queensland and New South Wales (TSSC, 2019). The species occurs in low numbers in central Queensland. Mainly inhabits grasslands and grassy woodlands in close proximity to permanent freshwater. Species are closely associated to habitats that consist certain tree species, including Eucalyptus coolabah , Eucalyptus tereticornis , Eucalyptus tessellaris , Melaleuca leucadendra , Eucalyptus camaldulensis and Casuarina cunninghamii (DEWHA, 2008d).
Within the mapped distribution of the species but in an
The nearest historical record occurs approximately 90 km southeast of the project area from 2023 (DETSI, 2025).
Limited habitat present
V
V
PMST
No
No
No
Unlikely to occur There is limited preferred habitat for the species within the project area. The nearest record is approximately 90 km from the project area (DETSI, 2025). As such the species is considered unlikely to occur within the project area. Potential to occur This species is nearly entirely aerial, with the closest historical record occurring approximately 27 km north. The project is within the potential distribution of the species. As such, this species potential to occur within the Project area. Unlikely to occur The project area occurs within the species’ mapped distribution (DEWHA, 2008d). The species population is believed to be as little as 50 breeding birds (DEWHA, 2008d). This sub-species is extremely uncommon in Queensland, and may already be extinct (Garnet et al., 2005). Given the species small population size and high mobility, there is low probability of detection. However, the Project area does not support preferred habitat for the species. The species has not been historically recorded within the desktop search extent and is considered highly unlikely to occur. Unlikely to occur There is limited preferred habitat for this predominantly coastal species. The nearest reliable record is 36 km north east of the project area, recorded in 1955. As such the species is considered unlikely to
area with no nearby local records.
Hirundapus caudacutus White-throated needletail
Within the known distribution – mapped as likely to occur in SPRAT
The nearest historical record occurs approximately 27 km north of the project area from 1994 (DETSI, 2025).
Species is aerial and has no specific habitat requirements
High – Species is highly mobile and wide ranging
V; Mig
V
PMST
No
No
Within the known distribution – mapped as likely to occur in SPRAT
The nearest historical record occurs approximately 30 km north of the project area from 1991 (DETSI, 2025).
Suitable, low value habitat is present in the project area however no, clean permanence freshwater sources within project area.
Yes – High mobility and widespread distribution
Neochmia ruficauda Star finch
E
E
PMST
No
No
Numenius madagascariensis Eastern curlew
The eastern curlew is most commonly associated with sheltered coasts, especially estuaries, bays, harbours, inlets and coastal lagoons, with large intertidal mudflats or sandflats, often with beds of seagrass (DCCEEW, 2023d). This species forages on soft, sheltered, intertidal
Within the mapped distribution of the species but in an area with no local records – mapped as ‘may occur’ in SPRAT
The nearest historical record occurs approximately 36 km northeast of the project area from 1955 (DETSI, 2025).
Negligible habitat occurs within the project area
Yes – High mobility and widespread distribution
CE, Mig
CR
PMST
No
No
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