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We've identified 334 Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) across Australia. These are the irreplaceable biodiversity hotspots that birds can't live without.

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We've helped release hundreds of captive-bred Regent Honeyeaters in Victoria and NSW to boost the population of this critically endangered species.

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On crowded beaches, Hooded Plover chicks are now 400% more likely to fledge successfully thanks to the work of our Beach-nesting Birds team.

Bird News

The latest news about Australian birds

General General

H5 bird flu explainer

  • BirdLife Australia
  • Thursday, 9 July 2026
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News News

First detection of H5 bird flu in local Australian bird

  • BirdLife Australia
  • Friday, 10 July 2026
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Avian Influenza

Volunteer birdwatchers enlisted in bird flu surveillance

  • BirdLife Australia
  • Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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Get involved with bird lovers at BirdLife Australia events taking place around the country.

Spring Cocky Count

  • Sunday, 11 October 2026

Aussie Bird Count

  • Monday, 19 October 2026