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Australia is one of the greatest places to see birds. We are fortunate to have more than 800 different bird species across the nation. At least 370 species are found nowhere else on Earth. They range from the iconic Australian magpie to the migratory short-tailed shearwater, the golden-shouldered parrot and…

Critically endangered parrot narrowly pips the tawny frogmouth, runner-up for the third time in the biennial Guardian/BirdLife Australia poll

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The moment has arrived – and the swift parrot has taken the crown for 2023 after the votes for the final 10 candidates

Plans for land clearing near a NSW mine where critically endangered swift parrots have been found point to a failure in Australia’s environmental laws, say advocates for the bird

These globe-trotting shorebirds travel nonstop from the Arctic but urbanisation is leading to their dramatic decline

When framing the shortlist for the 2023 bird of the year, we opted for familiar Aussie birds that hold a special place in our hearts

Guardian Australia’s biennial poll is a chance to show your love for your favourite feathered friend and raise awareness of those at risk

A magpie with no beak serves as a terrible reminder that in our enthusiasm we can feed our beloved wild birds too much, too often, and the wrong foods

This beautiful bird’s former name represented colonial dominance – and told us nothing about the species

Australia Post’s release of new bird stamps reflects the country’s changing urban landscapes and highlights little-known habitat loss