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…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

Eastern Whipbird sitting on a mossy rock, looking and facing left, black crest and long fanned tail.

…white underparts. They are slender, attractive birds. They have a curious habit of shuffling their wings upon landing, a practice that gave rise to the name “Shufflewing”, which is often used for this species. This shuffling is also carried out by most other species in this family. Young birds resemble…Read more

…the environment of Figbirds. Feeding Figbirds feed in flocks, often of around 20 birds that are prepared to fly to isolated trees that are suitable for foraging. Figs are a particularly popular food item, although they will feed on most soft fruits and berries in canopy trees. Insects are also…Read more

Figbird sitting on thick tree branch looking right

Gouldian Finch Gouldian Finches are brightly coloured grassfinches. They are small birds, with a bright green back, yellow belly and a purple breast. 75% have black faces. Erythrura gouldiae Bird Overview Gouldian Finches are Australia’s most spectacularly coloured grassfinches, and are perhaps the most spectacularly coloured of all Australian birds….Read more

…density of active nests depends on the abundance of prey and other resources. In most years, nests are usually 2.5 km – 4 km apart. If conditions are particularly good, the distances apart may be less than 1 km because the birds require smaller areas to find sufficient food. Behaviour…Read more

…large flocks of birds at the same time and stop feeding birds immediately if you see any sick birds among them. Conservation starts in your backyard The best way to help the birds in your backyard long-term is to provide them with feeding and breeding habitat. To create more natural…Read more

…Migratory Bird Day unites people in a global effort to celebrate and protect migratory birds and their habitats. Birds on the move… Every year, millions of migratory birds visit Australia, including at least 37 migratory species of shorebird. Birds know no borders, and some travel from as far and wide…Read more

Habitat Gardening for Birds online course Learn how you can support native Aussie birds by creating a habitat garden at home. Learn how you can support native Aussie birds by creating a habitat garden at home. What’s the course about: You’ll learn from bird experts and garden design gurus while…Read more

Preventing bird strike Here’s everything you need to know about making your windows and property safer for birds by reducing the risk of bird strike. Bird strike is a serious, but preventable, threat to birds in Australia. Every year, countless Australian birds are injured or killed when they collide with…Read more

…Bird profile Pheasant Coucal Centropus phasianinus Bush birds, Garden birds, Urban birds Read more Bird profile Powerful Owl Ninox strenua Birds of prey Read more Bird profile Yellow Wattlebird Anthochaera paradoxa Honeyeaters Read more Bird profile Zebra Finch Taeniopygia castanotis Bush birds Read more Previous Next For Businesses and Landholders…Read more

…we were excited to count the birds in our neighbourhood. The Aussie Bird Count tells us so much about the birds we share our environments with, but it also tells us something about ourselves. Australians right across the country really love their birds!” “We’re so proud that the Aussie Bird…Read more

…requires the community to demonstrate its love for birds and nature, being empowered to come together to work to protect habitats, champion birds and create the conditions for change. Stream 1 provides funding for projects that encourage community engagement and volunteering to appreciate, conserve and speak up for birds. Stream…Read more

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