Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) wildlife photograph in coral reefs

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Hawksbill Turtle in Australia

Where to look for the hawksbill turtle in Australia, habitat cues, and the Catch'Um field guide.

Eretmochelys imbricata

Finding Hawksbill Turtle in Australia

Hawksbill Turtles still occur in Australia, though specific park pins are still being curated. Use the Hawksbill Turtle field guide for ID and biology, and the Australia expedition page for broader wildlife destinations.

Australia context: Koalas in the gum trees, kangaroos across the red centre, and wildlife found nowhere else on Earth.

When you are out looking, prioritise coral reefs, rocky coasts, and nesting beaches in Australia. That is where local sightings of this species are most often reported.

Full species guide

Biology, interesting facts, identification, and conservation live on the Hawksbill Turtle field guide. This page stays focused on finding one in Australia.

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Log the Hawksbill Turtle in Australia

Spot one in the wild, then scan it in Catch'Um to log your rare discovery.