Photographed by John Barkla. Gouldian-Finch.

Bird news

The latest news about native birds.

Start date/Exact date

End date

By news type

By group

Clear filters

General

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.

Act for birds

Australian nature laws update

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 1 November 2023

BirdLife Australia's conservation experts recently reviewed the Albanese Government's proposed changes to Australia's nature laws.

Bird of the month

Bird of the Month: November 2023

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 1 November 2023

Barn Owl

5 things

5 Things you may or may not know about Apostlebirds

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 1 November 2023

Apostlebird

General

The 2023 BirdLife Australia Photography Awards finalists

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 25 October 2023

We're thrilled to announce the finalists in the 2023 BirdLife Australia Photography Awards.

Birdata

What is Birdata?

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 23 October 2023

Do you wish the fun of the Aussie Bird Count could go on all year? It can - with Birdata! Join thousands of Australians who submit bird surveys through Birdata.

Aussie Bird Count

Meet Kirsty Costa: your 2023 Aussie Bird Count ambassador

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 19 October 2023

Introducing Kirsty Costa, Weekend Birder podcast host and bird lover, as our ambassador for this year’s Aussie Bird Count.

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.