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First confirmed cases of H5 bird flu on Australian Island

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 25 November 2025

The highly contagious H5 bird flu strain has been detected in southern elephant seals on Australia’s Heard Island.

Aussie Bird Count

Meet Sam Cotton: your 2023 Aussie Bird Count ambassador

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 13 October 2023

Known for bringing joy to our phone screens through his animations, how will Aussie Bird Count ambassador Sam Cotton be counting?

Australian Birdlife magazine

Parrots in Peril: A Decade of Conservation Challenges

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 12 October 2023

Ten years ago, Australian Birdlife published an overview of the conservation status of Australia’s parrots, finding that 12 could plunge into extinction.

Aussie Bird Count

10 reasons why you should join the 10th Aussie Bird Count

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 12 October 2023

Our 10th Aussie Bird Count is just a few short days away! If you’re on the fence, let us convince you with 10 reasons to count.

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.