Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (Recovery Plan—Rostratula australis) Instrument 2023
1.1Conservation Status
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1.1 Conservation Status
The Australian Painted Snipe is listed as threatened under the EPBC Act, and in all parts of its range under State legislation (Table 1). This species is classified as Endangered under the EPBC Act owing to recent declines over much of its breeding range. Loss and degradation of wetlands, through drainage and the diversion of water for agriculture and reservoirs, are thought to have contributed most to this decline. Over-grazing, drought and reduced rainfall are also contributing factors that have adversely affected the species across its range.