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.

Find out more about birds to look out for around Australia this month

BirdLife Australia calls for urgent ban on rat poisons devastating wildlife

Experts, community and industry are collaborating to protect the Far Eastern Curlew, the fastest declining shorebird in the world.

Australia is now closer than ever to banning dangerous rodenticides, following two huge recent announcements.

While the 2026 duck hunting season has begun, the fight to end recreational native bird shooting in Australia continues.

New research from the University of Western Australia shows young Western Magpies develop structured, socially learned call sequences..

Announcing the 2026 BirdLife Australia Photography Awards – and our top tips to help take your bird photography to the next level.

Find out more about birds to look out for this month

H5 bird flu is confirmed to be spreading among the wildlife on Australia’s Heard Island in the remote sub-Antarctic.