Feral cats pose a significant threat to the survival of endangered native bird species. In the Southern Gulf region, this includes the night parrot, Carpentarian grasswren, and Gouldian finch.

Cats are skilled predators and will prey on ground-dwelling birds, especially when they are nesting or feeding.

Reducing feral cat numbers is essential to protect these iconic native species and increase their chances of population recovery.

Funded by the Australian Government Natural Heritage Trust, Southern Gulf NRM will deliver the Feathered Futures project to improve habitat for threatened birds.

This will include a comprehensive management program to reduce feral cat populations, and their devastating impact on endangered wildlife.

The program will also raise awareness about feral cats, with a number of workshops to be organised for the community.

Baseline population surveys for the Carpentarian Grasswren and Gouldian Finch were carried out by the Muu Tjaa Warriors Kalkutungu Rangers.

Feral cat surveys were carried out for the Feathered Futures project.