Photographed by John Barkla. Gouldian-Finch.

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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.

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Will you help us save Darwin's shorebirds?

BirdLife Top End
Wednesday, 9 April 2025

Darwin supports internationally significant populations of many threatened shorebirds. Will you help save our shorebirds by emailing your candidates in Solomon?

Media release

Habitat Destruction at Lee Point Requires Immediate Action

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 31 July 2024

Bird conservation leader BirdLife Australia is calling on Environment Minister to act immediately in response to allegations of unlawful vegetation clearing

Media release

Destruction of endangered bird habitat to resume at Binybara

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 29 March 2024

The area is an increasingly important habitat refuge for the endangered Gouldian Finch, one of Australia’s most beloved birds.