Photographed by John Barkla. Gouldian-Finch.

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H5 bird flu has arrived in Australia. Here's everything you need to know about the virus and how you can help.

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

Palm Cockatoos are the rockstars of the bird world, but are their drumming displays an ancient instinct or a clever mimicry of human behaviour?

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

A record-breaking breeding season is good news for Australia's newest threatened bird species, the Little Tern.

Discover how to create a bird-friendly garden to attract, support and protect resident and migratory birds this World Migratory Bird Day.

The new Australian Government must address the urgent challenges facing nature, our communities and the birdlife we all treasure.

Your May bird of the month is the Little Tern! Here are five facts about Australia's newest threatened bird species.

The results of Australia’s largest citizen science event, BirdLife Australia’s Aussie Bird Count are in.

The tragic death of an endangered juvenile Fairy Tern was the result of being run over by a vehicle on a South Australian beach.