Storr Island facts for kids
 Storr
Location in Western Australia
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| Coordinates | 15°56′29″S 124°33′57″E / 15.94126736°S 124.5658727°E |
| Area | 1,896 ha (4,690 acres) |
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Storr Island, also known by its Aboriginal names Yudawala or Yeewadan Ganjal, is an island in Western Australia. It is a special place because no people live there.
This island is found in the Kimberley region. It sits between two bays, Doubtful Bay and George Water. You can also find it near where the Sale and Glenelg rivers meet. Storr Island is about 150 kilometers (93 miles) northwest of Bardi. The island is quite large, covering an area of 1,896 hectares (about 4,685 acres).
Amazing Animals of Storr Island
Storr Island is home to many different kinds of animals. It is a great place for wildlife to live safely.
Mammals
One special animal found here is the golden bandicoot. This small mammal is known for its golden-brown fur.
Birds
The island is also a paradise for birds. Many types of birds fly around and live on Storr Island, including:
- The pied imperial pigeon, a large, white pigeon.
- The noisy sulphur-crested cockatoo with its bright yellow crest.
- Different kinds of honeyeaters, like the brown, white-gaped, and white-lined honeyeaters. They love to drink nectar from flowers.
- The silver-crowned friarbird, another type of honeyeater.
- The mangrove golden whistler, known for its beautiful songs.
- The leaden flycatcher and northern fantail, which are small, quick birds that catch insects.
- The black-faced cuckoo-shrike, a bird with a distinctive black face.
- The varied triller, which has a lovely trilling song.
- The great bowerbird, famous for building special decorated "bowers" to attract mates.
Traditional Owners of Storr Island
The original people who have lived on and cared for this land for thousands of years are called the traditional owners. For Storr Island, these are the Dambimangari peoples. They belong to the Worrorra language group.
They have their own names for the island: Yudawala or Yeewadan Ganjal. These names show their deep connection and history with the land.
