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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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Vale Margaret Cameron AM, 1937–2023

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 2 October 2023

The passing of a tireless and enthusiastic President

Bird of the month

Bird of the Month: October 2023

Birdlife Australia
Sunday, 1 October 2023

Brahminy Kite

5 things

5 Things you may or may not know about Plumed Whistling-Duck

Birdlife Australia
Sunday, 1 October 2023

Plumed Whistling-Duck

Australian Bird of the Year 2023

BirdLife Australia's Bird of the Year Picks: Top 7

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 26 September 2023

Don’t know who to vote for in the Guardian/BirdLife Australia Bird of the Year poll? Let us inspire you with our top 7 picks!

Australian Bird of the Year 2023

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!

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Love a Plover

Birdlife Australia
Saturday, 16 September 2023

16 September is Plover Appreciation Day

Australian Bird of the Year 2023

Australian Bird of the Year 2023: nominate a bird

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 13 September 2023

The Guardian/BirdLife Australia Bird of the Year poll is back in 2023 – and it’s time to nominate your favourite birds for the shortlist.

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Leave that baby bird alone!

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 12 September 2023

Resist the ‘cute factor’

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A new Regent record

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 4 September 2023

Regent Honeyeater flies 350 kilometres in 3 months