Photographed by John Barkla. Gouldian-Finch.

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BirdLife Australia is a roundtable, led by Environment Minister Murray Watt, will lead to swift reforms and meaningful action for nature

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

Critically Endangered Orange-bellied Parrots have returned to the mainland in record numbers, in more good news for one of the world's rarest birds.

Take your birdwatching to the next level with these five online bird cams from Australia and beyond.

This NAIDOC Week (and every week) we recognise the immense contribution of Indigenous people to the knowledge and conservation of Australia's birds.

BirdLife Australia is a roundtable, led by Environment Minister Murray Watt, will lead to swift reforms and meaningful action for nature

Various honours awarded to the BirdLife Australia family

On 19 June 2025, we mark the sixth annual World Albatross Day, with the theme ‘Effects of Disease’.

Winter is the perfect time to step back, make a few smart tweaks, and set your space up for an even more bird-friendly spring garden.

When you record birds as part of Birds in Backyards, you're not just enjoying a moment with nature, you’re contributing to science and conservation.