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Australian Bird of the Year

Australian Bird of the Year 2023: voting is open

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 25 September 2023

Calling all bird lovers – the 2023 Australian Bird of the Year competition starts now. From Bush Stone-curlews to Gang-gang cockatoos, may the best bird win!

Bird of the month

Bird of the Month: September 2023

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 1 September 2023

Buff-breasted Paradise-Kingfisher

Bird of the month

Red-backed Fairy-wren

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 29 November 2022

Every month we spotlight a different Australian bird. Find out more about the Red-backed Fairy-wren.