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Australian Bird of the Year 2025

The Tawny Frogmouth is Australia’s 2025 Bird of the Year

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 16 October 2025

After three years placing runner-up, the Tawny Frogmouth has finally claimed the title as the country's 2025 Bird of the Year.

Aussie Bird Count

Brush up on your bird knowledge before you start counting!

Birdlife Australia
Saturday, 18 October 2025

Get to know the birds you’re likely to see during the Aussie Bird Count

General

Nominations for Hobbs and Serventy Medals close in November

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 17 October 2025

It’s that time of year again — nominations are now open for BirdLife Australia’s esteemed Hobbs and Serventy Medals.

Australian Bird of the Year 2025

The Tawny Frogmouth is Australia’s 2025 Bird of the Year

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 16 October 2025

After three years placing runner-up, the Tawny Frogmouth has finally claimed the title as the country's 2025 Bird of the Year.

Australian Bird of the Year 2025

Time to get counting – the Aussie Bird Count starts today!

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 16 October 2025

The Aussie Bird Count starts today! Start counting birds in the name of conservation.

Aussie Bird Count

Is birding good for your mental health?

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 15 October 2025

With many reporting the Aussie Bird Count helps them connect to nature, we investigate how birdwatching is good for your mental health.

General

Bird-safe Halloween decorations

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 15 October 2025

How to celebrate Halloween with bird-friendly decorations.

Listicle

Celebrate Halloween with these five spooky Australian birds

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Celebrate Halloween: Meet five of Australia's spookiest and kookiest birds.

Australian Bird of the Year 2025

Our top picks from the Bird of the Year Top 10

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 14 October 2025

From the Gang-gang to Baudin’s Black-Cockatoo, discover our top Bird of the Year contenders and why your vote helps protect Australia’s threatened birds.

News

BirdLife Australia in the media: Sep-Oct

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 13 October 2025

Find out more about our bird conservation work around the country with our monthly multimedia round-up.