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Australian Bird of the Year 2025

The Tawny Frogmouth is Australia’s 2025 Bird of the Year

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 16 October 2025

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

News

Wedgie risk-assessment tool developed in Tasmania

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 24 July 2025

the Tasmanian subspecies of the Wedge-tailed Eagle is considered threatened, being officially classified as Endangered. It’s a situation which might surprise a

News

More good news for one of world's rarest birds

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 10 July 2025

Critically Endangered Orange-bellied Parrots have returned to the mainland in record numbers, in more good news for one of the world's rarest birds.

News

Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2025

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 7 July 2025

This NAIDOC Week (and every week) we recognise the immense contribution of Indigenous people to the knowledge and conservation of Australia's birds.

General

Birds to look out for in July

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 2 July 2025

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

News

Pride in birding: Castlemaine Rainbow Birdwalk

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 30 June 2025

In Central Victoria, an inclusive bird walk is helping the local queer community connect with birds, nature and each other.

Media release

Nature Laws Back on the Table, Reform Must be Swift

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 19 June 2025

BirdLife Australia is a roundtable, led by Environment Minister Murray Watt, will lead to swift reforms and meaningful action for nature

News

Congratulations: King’s Birthday Honours 2025

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 12 June 2025

Various honours awarded to the BirdLife Australia family

News

2025 World Albatross Day: 19 June

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 6 June 2025

On 19 June 2025, we mark the sixth annual World Albatross Day, with the theme ‘Effects of Disease’.

Birds in Backyards

5 Tweaks for your winter garden

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 5 June 2025

Winter is the perfect time to step back, make a few smart tweaks, and set your space up for an even more bird-friendly spring garden.