EPBC Act status
NC Act status
Project area in species mapped distribution Area is mapped as ‘likely to occur’ in SPRAT profile however species’ QLD range has contracted to Cape York (Garnett & Baker 2021)
Nearby historical records
Habitat presence and quality
Species recorded in field surveys
Conservatism required due to species detectability Moderate – species is cryptic given its reliance on ambush predation
Conservatism required due to species mobility
Species name
Source Habitat requirements
Likelihood of occurrence
Unlikely to occur The red goshawk has been historically recorded within the desktop search extent (from 1955 (DETSI, 2025)). However, the species has since experienced a significant northward contraction in recent decades (MacColl et al 2023; MacColl et al 2024). Within Queensland, nesting is now largely restricted to Cape York Peninsula (MacColl et al 2024). Although preferred foraging habitat (Eucalypt woodlands), were recorded within the project area and surrounding environments, the species was not observed during surveys. The lack of recent historical records (most recent is from 1955 (DETSI, 2025)), suggests the species is unlikely to occur. Based on the northward contraction observed in the species breeding range, nesting is considered highly unlikely. Highly unlikely to occur The preferred habitat of the species is not present within the project area. The species has not been historically recorded in the desktop search extent. The species appears absent from east of the Great Dividing Range. Based on the absence of suitable habitat and historical records, the species is unlikely to occur. Unlikely to occur There is limited preferred habitat for the species within the project area. The nearest record is approximately 21 km from the project area (DETSI, 2025). As such the species is considered unlikely to occur within the project area.
Moderate-value habitat was recorded within the project area
Erythrotriorchis radiatus Red goshawk
The red goshawk ( Erythrotriorchis radiatus ) inhabits coastal and sub- coastal regions of tropical and warm-temperate Australia, where it occupies wooded and forested landscapes. Nesting typically occurs in tall emergent trees located within one kilometre of permanent water sources (DCCEEW, 2023c).
Nearest recent record is 33 km north-east of
Moderate
No
V
E
PMST
the project area recorded in 1955 (DETSI, 2025).
Within the mapped
No suitable habitat within the project area
This species occurs in arid to semi-arid Australia, mainly found where annual rainfall is less than 500 mm. It frequents timbered lowland plains, particularly acacia shrublands crossed by tree-lined watercourses, treeless areas, tussock grassland and open woodland (TSSC, 2020). Latham’s snipe ( Gallinago hardwickii ) primarily inhabits freshwater wetlands, both permanent and ephemeral, that support low, dense vegetation (DCCEEW, 2024b). The species is also occasionally recorded in habitats containing saline or brackish water, including saltmarshes, mangrove-lined creeks, and coastal environments such as bays and beaches (DCCEEW, 2024b). The southern subspecies of the squatter pigeon ( Geophaps
Within the mapped distribution of the species but in an area with no local records – mapped as ‘may occur’ in SPRAT. Species’ range is typically restricted to low rainfall areas with less than 500 mm annual rainfall Within the mapped distribution of the species but in an area with no local records – mapped as ‘may occur’ in SPRAT
There are no nearby historical records (DETSI, 2025).
No
No
V
V
PMST
Falco hypoleucos Grey falcon
distribution of the species but in an area with no local records – mapped as ‘may occur’ in SPRAT
Moderate – High mobility but outside typical range
The nearest record is found approximately 21 km west of the project area in 1977 (DETSI, 2025).
Limited habitat present
No
No
V, Mig
V
PMST
Gallinago hardwickii Latham’s snipe
Unlikely to occur
Within the mapped distribution of the
The nearest historical record occurs
Limited habitat present
V
V
PMST
No
No
No
Geophaps scripta scripta
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