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…for our beach-nesting birds (spring and summer months). Our actions can endanger these birds, but small changes can have big impacts. 1. Be mindful of the birds and keep your distance Beach nesting birds can be highly cryptic, with camouflaged eggs and chicks. Often, the general public doesn’t even realise…Read more

…long white-tipped tail. The red whisker mark, from which it gets its name, is located below the eye but is not always easy to see. Both male and female birds are similar in plumage, while young birds are duller with a greyish-black crown. Songs and Calls The call, a characteristic…Read more

…same plumage and colouring as the females. Behaviour The mature male Satin Bowerbirds are mostly solitary, but the ‘green’ birds are often seen in groups or quite large flocks. In winter (outside of the breeding season), birds move to more open country and occasionally enter orchards. At this time, mature…Read more

Mature male satin bowerbird in iridescent black plumage. Bird is collecting souvenirs for his bower, and has a blue bottle cap in his mouth, he is sorrounded by other blue bits and bobs. He has facing and looking right.

…breeding biology of the Western Ground Parrot. Birds breed from August to November, creating nests hidden in low vegetation. Females can lay three or more eggs in one clutch. Several birds are currently cared for in a captive breeding program at Perth Zoo, aiming to increase the number of birds….Read more

Beach-washed Birds now on Birdata Beach-washed Birds now on Birdata – record any seabirds that you find washed up on the beach Beach-washed Birds now on Birdata Monitoring seabirds washed up along Australia’s coastline BirdLife Australia has just launched a new module on Birdata so you can record any seabirds…Read more

…identify key habitat. The event is coordinated by BirdLife Australia. A roost is an area of tall trees in the landscape where birds congregate to rest. For the GCC we only count at night roosts, which is where birds rest and sleep overnight. Therefore, when it comes to people reporting…Read more

…Outlet Creek for nesting and vegetation corridors that connect these sites to mallee habitats for feeding—appears to continue to decline in South Australia, much larger numbers have been recorded elsewhere, particularly in Victoria. This may simply be birds that were missed in previous surveys, but it appears that the birds…Read more

…do it safely and appropriately for the birds BirdLife Australia’s work focuses on ensuring the natural environment provides sufficient food for birds to make artificial feeding unnecessary. However, we acknowledge that feeding birds is a major way that many people engage with them, and can even be necessary in extreme…Read more

…are now confirmed to be even better with birds! Bond with Birds: Better with Birds and BirdLife Australia Nature plays a crucial role in supporting our well-being, with research now recognising it as a fundamental psychological need. These benefits are now confirmed to be even better with birds! Birds are…Read more

…Birds online course has got you covered! Brought to you by our Birds in Backyards team, our free Habitat Gardening for Birds course provides practical, step-by-step guidance on designing, creating and maintaining habitat for your local native birds at home. Our Habitat Gardening for Birds course will help you attract…Read more

…are usually suspended from a forked branch, often overhanging water, and are defended against other birds, either other Little Friarbirds or different species. Identification The Little Friarbird is the smallest of the friarbirds, with a medium, curved bill with no casque (a bump, characteristic of other friarbirds) and a squared…Read more

Little Friarbird sitting on plant with orange flowers, bird is facing toward the left with its head outstretched.

…and a black crest. The eye is a reddish-brown and the bill is black. Young whip birds are generally duller, with a smaller crest. The white cheek patch is absent in very young birds and increases in size as the birds mature. The average size is 28cm and the average…Read more

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Protecting birds on the beach

Red-whiskered Bulbul

Satin Bowerbird

Western Ground Parrot

Beach-washed Birds now on Birdata

Great Cocky Count FAQ

Parrots in Peril: A Decade of Conservation Challenges

Ethical Birdwatching Guidelines

Get Involved: Better with Birds and BirdLife Australia

BirdLife Australia launches free Habitat Gardening online course

Little Friarbird

Eastern Whipbird