Photographed by John Barkla. Gouldian-Finch.

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Australian Bird of the Year 2025

After three years placing runner-up, the Tawny Frogmouth has finally claimed the title as the country's 2025 Bird of the Year.

In the leadup to this year’s Aussie Bird Count we're explaining the difference between commonly confused birds: Ravens and Crows.

In this video, we’re learning all about Starlings – and the easiest ways to tell them apart in different seasons and at different ages.

In this video, we’re talking all things wattlebirds – and the easiest ways to tell which one is visiting your garden!

To help you start preparing for the Aussie Bird Count we're explaining the difference between commonly confused birds: Myna and Miner.

Australia’s rarest bird of prey, the Red Goshawk, is in the running for Bird of the Year.

Australia’s largest owl, the Powerful Owl, is in the running for Bird of the Year.

Australia’s jewel of the woodlands, the critically endangered Regent Honeyeater, is in the running for Bird of the Year.

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

For our last instalment of 'What bird is that?', Sean Dooley tells us if there is even a difference between the Pigeons and Doves.