Carpentaria Coast

Results from collecting by citizen scientists in the Carpentaria Coast

• 45 submissions were received
• Samples were received from six species
• Samples received included feathers from Australian white ibis, Brolga, Glossy Ibis, Ducks, Nankeen night heron, Sarus crane
• The most common samples were Brolga and Sarus Crane feathers
• It was particularly important to received Sarus Crane feathers as this bird is in decline and is listed as a vulnerable species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List

Examples of feathers found in the Carpentaria Coast and analysis results

Did you know?

• The Carpentaria Coast is largely uninhabited by humans