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.

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.

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

In Central Victoria, an inclusive bird walk is helping the local queer community connect with birds, nature and each other.

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’.

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.