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From 16-22 October 2023, Australians will head into their backyards for BirdLife Australia’s annual Aussie Bird Count.
Help us shine a light on Aussie birds and the Australians who love them.
Media Contact
For media interviews, image requests or questions, please contact Alex St Claire at SBM via birdlife@sbmcomms.com.au or call 0406 046 471.
2023 Media Releases
Aug 15, 2023 – Australia Post and BirdLife Australia Unite to Celebrate Aussie Bird Count with Commemorative Stamps
Images for Media Use
A selection of general images are available in this folder
You are also welcome to use the images below. Click on the image below to download a high-resolution copy of the file.
Top 10 Birds from 2022
Image(s) must be credited as indicated below.
#1 Rainbow Lorikeet
Image credit: Andrew Silcocks
#2 Noisy Miner
Image credit: Georgina Steytler (wildandendangered.com.au)
#3 Australian Magpie
Image credit: Glenn Ehmke
#4 Sulphur-crested Cockatoo
Image credit: Georgina Steytler (wildandendangered.com.au)
#5 Galah
Image credit: Georgina Steytler (wildandendangered.com.au)
#6 House Sparrow
Image credit: Georgina Steytler (wildandendangered.com.au)
#7 Welcome Swallow
Image credit: Georgina Steytler (wildandendangered.com.au)
#8 Silver Gull
Image credit: Georgina Steytler (wildandendangered.com.au)
#9 Red Wattlebird
Image credit: Andrew Silcocks
#10 Australian White Ibis
Image credit: Andrew Silcocks
QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA – Rainbow Lorikeet
Image credit: Andrew Silcocks
ACT – Sulphur-crested Cockatoo
Image credit: Andrew Silcocks
NT – Magpie Goose
Image credit: Andrew Silcocks
TAS – House Sparrow
Image credit: Andrew Silcocks
Background Information
Check out the results from the 2022 Aussie Backyard Bird Count.
Learn more about attracting native birds to your garden.
For more information about Aussie birds visit the BirdLife Australia or Birds in Backyards websites.
