Fauna
Ethabuka is rich in desert wildlife. Mammals recorded on the property include the Mulgara, Forrest's Mouse, Spinifex Hopping Mouse, Brown Desert Mouse and Sandy Inland Mouse. Reptiles include the Woma Python. Threatened bird species recorded are the Australian Bustard, Yellow Chat, Painted Honeyeater and Chestnut Quail-thrush. The reserve is part of the Simpson Desert Important Bird Area (IBA), identified as such by BirdLife International for its importance in conserving suitable habitat for Eyrean Grasswrens.
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