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2024 Eastern Australian Waterbird Survey results Latest Eastern Australian Waterbird Survey reveals dramatic decline in waterbirds counted in the Murray‒Darling Basin. Half as many waterbirds counted in annual Eastern Australian Waterbird Survey Latest Eastern Australian Waterbird Survey reveals dramatic decline in waterbirds counted in the Murray‒Darling Basin. The annual Eastern…Read more

Birds in Backyards Seasonal Surveys Seasonal Birds in Backyards surveys are easy to do, only take 20 minutes, and provide useful information for protecting birds in our cities. Contribute valuable data to help Australia’s birds Birds in Backyards seasonal surveys are super simple to do, and it’s free to take…Read more

…of my neighbourhood, I started to see birds everywhere. In another study, researchers tested the emotional and cognitive impact of birdsong. 295 online participants were randomly given birdsong or traffic noise recordings to listen to. They self-assessed their emotional state before and after listening to the recordings. Participants reported improved…Read more

…your bird identification skills to the test and get to know your local birds. Our app even has a handy built-in “Bird Finder” tool to help you identify birds you’re unsure of, and watch our What bird is that? video series for more bird ID tips and tricks for common…Read more

…sign that H5 bird flu has infected local populations and should be reported. Individual dead birds, or fewer than five sick or dead wild birds, should be reported if they are seabirds, waterbirds, shorebirds or birds of prey. In individual birds, warning signs that should be reported include: a lack…Read more

Volunteer Spotlight: Celebrating Birds on Farms champions Celebrating Birds on Farms champions John Shepherd and Dougald Frederick Volunteer Spotlight: Celebrating Birds on Farms champions John Shepherd and Dougald Frederick This International Volunteer Day, BirdLife Australia is proud to celebrate two exceptional volunteers whose dedication to citizen science and woodland bird…Read more

Put water out for birds this summer Putting water out for birds is an easy way to help the native birds around you during hot weather. With summer temperatures soaring again, the heat is on for Australia’s birds Hot and dry weather always takes its toll, but if the heat…Read more

Providing water for birds Providing a source of safe, clean water is a simple but effective way to help local native birds year-round. Providing a source of safe, clean water is a simple but effective way to help local native birds year-round. Here’s everything you need to know about providing…Read more

…aggressive feeders. Pied Butcherbirds prey on small reptiles, mammals, frogs and birds, as well as large insects. Most food is caught on the ground. The birds sit on an exposed perch and swoop down on their prey. Hunting groups may consist of several birds from a large group, which may…Read more

Black and white bird, angle from behind bird, birds head facing to the left

…grassfinches, birds never pull seed heads down with their feet. Breeding Zebra Finches pair for life. The female alone selects the nest site, but both birds care for the eggs and young. The male gathers almost all the nesting material, with which the female constructs the loose dome-shaped nest. Birds…Read more

A male Zebra Finch perches on a large dark grey branch. He is facing right, and is shaded on the belly. His orange beak and chestnut cheek are highly visible against the pale background.

Splendid Fairy-wren There is no false modesty attached to the Splendid Fairy-wren — it lives up to its name. Male birds in breeding plumage shimmer in electric shades of blue Malurus splendens Bird Overview There is no false modesty attached to the Splendid Fairy-wren — it lives up to its…Read more

Male Splendid Fairy-wren in full blue/violet plumage. Sitting on a rock and singing, the bird is looking and facing left

…though some seeds, insects and even baby birds are also taken. The birds take figs from the tree with their massive bills. Breeding The Channel-billed Cuckoo lays its eggs in the nests of the Australian Magpie, Gymnorhina tibicen, the Pied Currawong, Strepera graculina and members of the crow family (Corvidae)….Read more

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Half as many waterbirds counted in annual survey

Birds in Backyards Seasonal Surveys

Mindful birding: why birdwatching is good for you

10 reasons why you should join the 10th Aussie Bird Count

H5 bird flu: Avoid Record Report

Volunteer Spotlight: Celebrating Birds on Farms champions

Put water out for birds

Providing water for birds

Pied Butcherbird

Zebra Finch

Splendid Fairy-wren

Channel-billed Cuckoo