Lake Galilee (Queensland)
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Lake Galilee is approximately 29 km long but the width varies between 3 km and 15 km. The lake floor is 275 m ASL and has a surface area of approximately 260 km2.
It is the only wetland
s area in central Queensland and consequently is the home of a large waterfowl population. It has been identified by BirdLife International
as an Important Bird Area
(IBA) because it regularly supports over 1% of the world populations of Freckled Duck
s and Grey Teal
s.
It is the only wetland
Wetland
A wetland is an area of land whose soil is saturated with water either permanently or seasonally. Wetlands are categorised by their characteristic vegetation, which is adapted to these unique soil conditions....
s area in central Queensland and consequently is the home of a large waterfowl population. It has been identified by BirdLife International
BirdLife International
BirdLife International is a global Partnership of conservation organisations that strives to conserve birds, their habitats and global biodiversity, working with people towards sustainability in the use of natural resources...
as an Important Bird Area
Important Bird Area
An Important Bird Area is an area recognized as being globally important habitat for the conservation of bird populations. Currently there are about 10,000 IBAs worldwide. The program was developed and sites are identified by BirdLife International...
(IBA) because it regularly supports over 1% of the world populations of Freckled Duck
Freckled Duck
The Freckled Duck is a moderately large, broad-bodied duck native to southern Australia. The duck is protected by law...
s and Grey Teal
Grey Teal
The Grey Teal, Anas gracilis is a dabbling duck found in open wetlands in New Guinea, Australia, New Zealand, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands....
s.