Aussie Bird Month 2025
Fly and Sigh, It's Bird Week High!
2023 Australian bird of the year winner - Swift parrot!
Aussie Bird Month is here!
Every October and November, Australians celebrate our feathered neighbours.
And honestly? We’ve got a lot to celebrate.
Australia is home to over 900 bird species—and almost half of them exist nowhere else on Earth.
We’re talking cheeky cockatoos, colourful lorikeets lighting up the sky, peregrine falcons diving at 300 km/h, and lyrebirds that can mimic everything from car alarms to chainsaws.
Bird Month is our chance to actually slow down and help them.
- Join thousands of people taking part in the Aussie Bird Count, Simply record what you see in your backyard, local park, or favourite walking tracks.https://aussiebirdcount.org.au/register-for-the-aussie-bird-count/
- We also choose the Australian Bird of the Year in a poll run by BirdLife Australia and The Guardian Australia. From towering Emus to tiny Silvereyes, there are 50 species to vote for! Chek out more info here: https://envirotivity.com/outdoor-activity/aussie-bird-count/
- And that’s not all—there are also multiple events, workshops, and bird-watching activities to make the celebration even more exciting!
It’s a great excuse to get outside, connect with nature, and hang out with your fam while discovering more about the birds around us.
Why the Bird Month is so important
Shockingly, one in six Australian bird species is now threatened with extinction..
Protecting birds isn’t just about saving beautiful creatures.
Birds keep nature in balance — they pollinate, spread seeds, control insect populations, and help our landscapes recover after disasters. Without them, whole ecosystems unravel.
Some of our most iconic species, like the regent honeyeater and the swift parrot, are already teetering on the edge. If we don’t step up, we could lose them forever.
That’s why Bird Month is more than a celebration — it’s a movement. Every bird counted, every vote cast, every person who takes part helps send a powerful message: Australia’s birds matter. Together, we can protect them and keep our skies alive for generations to come. 🌏💚
Swift parrot named 2023 Australian bird of the year winner!
Some fun facts :
Speedy Flyers: The swift parrot fastest parrot in the world, reaching up to 50 mph
Treehouse Dwellers: When it’s time to start a family, these parrots opt for treehouse living and choose the hollows of eucalyptus trees in old-growth forests as their nesting spots.
Nomadic Adventurers: Swift parrots are not homebodies! They’re nomadic travelers, making an impressive journey between their breeding grounds in Tasmania and wintering areas on the Australian mainland.
This stunning parrot, known for its vibrant colors and beauty, is officially critically endangered due to habitat loss from logging, with fewer than 100 parrots expected by 2031! Moreover, four of the Top 10 birds this year are threatened species, highlighting Australia’s biodiversity crisis.
Australian people express strong desire to ensure the preservation of our amazing birds. Sign Birdlife Open Letter to Minister Plibersek, asking her to improve the Swift parrot recovery plan