If you see a sick, injured or orphaned cassowary, immediately call 1300 130 372
Cassowary Sightings
Have you seen a cassowary?
Have you seen a cassowary in the Mission Beach area? Help us by reporting sightings through the form below. Your input helps track active, injured, and deceased cassowaries, supporting vital conservation efforts.
How we use this data
WildNet is the Queensland Government’s comprehensive wildlife database, managed by the Department of Environment and Science. It contains records of over 21,000 species, including the endangered Southern Cassowary. The database supports biodiversity conservation and the management of protected areas by providing essential wildlife information that underpins conservation policies, programs, and management responses.
In regions like Mission Beach, which are home to many significant animal habitats, WildNet data plays a crucial role in development planning. Developers and planners must use this data to assess the presence of protected species and their habitats, ensuring that development activities comply with environmental regulations and conservation objectives.
Validated data from the C4 sightings database is shared with WildNet to ensure accurate, up-to-date information on Southern Cassowary activity in their critical habitats. Your contributions directly support conservation and development planning, helping protect these vital ecosystems.
Using our data for research
We invite academics, students, and researchers to explore our cassowary sightings database as a valuable resource for further study.
This data provides unique insights into cassowary activity and habitat use in the region, offering opportunities to deepen understanding and contribute to conservation efforts.
We are committed to sharing knowledge and would proudly publish your findings on our website, bringing your research to the wider community and supporting greater awareness of these remarkable birds and their environment.
