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Poor budget for birds facing extinction

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 15 May 2024

BirdLife Australia says yesterday's Federal Budget demonstrates the Australian Government continues to ignore the nation’s catastrophic biodiversity crisis

Aussie Bird Count

What bird is that? Crested Pigeons vs Topknot Pigeons

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 11 October 2023

How to tell the difference between commonly confused backyard birds. This time, it’s Crested Pigeons vs Topknot Pigeons!

Aussie Bird Count

10 birds you might see during the Aussie Bird Count

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 10 October 2023

The Aussie Bird Count is just one week away, so brush up on your bird knowledge. We've profiled 10 of the most commonly reported birds from previous counts.