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H5 bird flu explainer

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 9 July 2026

H5 bird flu has arrived in Australia. Here's everything you need to know about the virus and how you can help.

Aussie Bird Count

Celebrating a decade of the Aussie Bird Count with Sean

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 17 October 2023

Sean Dooley recounts his 10 most memorable moments from a decade of the Aussie Bird Count

Aussie Bird Count

The 10th Aussie Bird Count starts today

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 16 October 2023

How will you be counting? With a coffee on the balcony? On your work lunch break?

Media release

The Annual Aussie Bird Count is here!

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 16 October 2023

Now it’s time to celebrate our feathered friends by participating in the Aussie Bird Count.

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.

Australian Bird of the Year 2023

Your 2023 Bird of the Year is...

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 6 October 2023

Threatened species triumph in the 2023 Bird of the Year poll.

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Vale Margaret Cameron AM, 1937–2023

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 2 October 2023

The passing of a tireless and enthusiastic President