Australia’s most seen bird? After 5 million sightings, the answer’s in
The Australian magpie has been identified as the most commonly seen bird in Australia, accounting for about half of the reported sightings in a recent bird count. Over 64,000 participants in BirdLife Australia’s Aussie Bird Count recorded a total of 5.27 million birds. The survey highlighted the prevalence of urban-dwelling birds and the impact of aggressive species like noisy miners on native bird populations.
- ▪The Australian magpie was reported in about half of the sightings during the latest bird count.
- ▪Rainbow lorikeets ranked second, being more social and often seen in flocks.
- ▪Noisy miners were the third-most spotted birds, known for their aggressive behavior towards other species.
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| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 +1000 |
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