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Migratory Species

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Wind farm collision risk for birds

Cumulative model report of risks posed to threatened and migratory species.

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Species and Ecological Communities

Search our SPRAT database to find information specific to a protected plant, animal, community or habitat.

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Migratory species in Australia

Many animals migrate to Australia and its external territories, or pass though or over Australian waters during their annual migrations.

Birds

Mammals

Reptiles

International conventions and agreements

Australia is party to international conventions and agreements to protect many migratory species.

National legislation

Many migratory species listed under the international conventions and agreements Australia is party to are now protected under national legislation, the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

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