Birds in Backyards

Birds in Backyards is a research, education and conservation program focusing on the birds that live where people live. Get involved by becoming a member and taking part in our online surveys. Learn about how you can create bird-friendly spaces in your garden and local community. Find out more about Australian birds and their habitats.

Bird finder

This identification tool allows you to search, browse or find individual Australian birds.

Surveys

Help us gather information about birds from your backyard in our Surveys section.

Bird-friendly spaces

Learn how to provide suitable habitat for birds in your backyard, park, street or suburb.

Featured bird groups

Find birds by the habitat they live in, their behaviour or conservation status.

Birds in Backyard Forum

Share observations and exchange information on birds and their habitat.

News

Birds in serious decline after drought

22-Oct-09

Two out of three Victorian woodland bird species are in decline, according to a 12 year study. It is not only threatened species which have declined, but common species like the Red Wattlebird and Laughing Kookaburra have as well.

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