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Welcome Support for Coastal Birds

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 4 February 2026

BirdLife Australia has welcomed new funding for coastal birds

Australian Bird of the Year 2025

Bird of the Year 2025: vote for the Fairy Tern

Birdlife Australia
Sunday, 5 October 2025

The Fairy Tern is a small but fiercely determined bird, known to dive-bomb predators much larger than itself. Plus, they're in the running for Bird of the Year!

Aussie Bird Count

What Bird is That? Ravens and Crows

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 26 September 2025

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

Aussie Bird Count

What bird is that? Starlings vs Blackbirds

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 26 September 2025

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

Aussie Bird Count

What bird is that? Wattlebirds

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 19 September 2025

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

Aussie Bird Count

What Bird is That? Myna and Miner

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 18 September 2025

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

Australian Bird of the Year 2025

Bird of the Year 2025: vote for the Red Goshawk

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 18 September 2025

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

Australian Bird of the Year 2025

Bird of the Year 2025: vote for the Powerful Owl

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 18 September 2025

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

Australian Bird of the Year 2025

Bird of the Year 2025: vote for the Regent Honeyeater

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 18 September 2025

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

Aussie Bird Count

What bird is that? Crested Pigeons vs Topknot Pigeons

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 17 September 2025

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