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From 17-23 October 2022, 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 Madi Holloway at Fifty Acres via  madi@fiftyacres.com or call 0413 386 314.

2022 Media Releases

Sep 28, 2022 – Eager Aussies Needed to Protect Native Birdlife as Annual Aussie Bird Count Takes Flight

Oct 14, 2022 – It’s time to look up for a good cause because the annual Aussie Bird Count is here

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 2021
Image(s) must be credited as indicated below.

  • RainbowLorikeet
    #1 Rainbow Lorikeet
    Image credit: Andrew Silcocks
  • NoisyMiner
    #2 Noisy Miner
    Image credit: Georgina Steytler (wildandendangered.com.au)
  • Magpie
    #3 Australian Magpie
    Image credit: Glenn Ehmke
  • Sulphur-crested Cockatoo
    #4 Sulphur-crested Cockatoo
    Image credit: Georgina Steytler (wildandendangered.com.au)
  • Galah
    #5 Galah
    Image credit: Georgina Steytler (wildandendangered.com.au)
  • HouseSparrow
    #6 House Sparrow
    Image credit: Georgina Steytler (wildandendangered.com.au)
  • WelcomeSwallow
    #7 Welcome Swallow
    Image credit: Georgina Steytler (wildandendangered.com.au)

  • #8 Red Wattlebird
    Image credit: Andrew Silcocks
  • SilverGull
    #9 Silver Gull
    Image credit: Georgina Steytler (wildandendangered.com.au)
  • Australian White Ibis
    #10 Australian White Ibis
    Image credit: Andrew Silcocks



Top birds by state

  • Rainbow Lorikeet_Jells_Dec13_MG_7111
    QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA – Rainbow Lorikeet
    Image credit: Andrew Silcocks
  • AMagpie_BoolLag_Sept11_MG_3098
    ACT – Australian Magpie
    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 2021 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.

Download the Aussie Bird Count app