Birds in Backyards

Search for a bird by common name, scientific name, family name or order (You may also get 'Similar species' using this method).

Browse full bird list (351 species)

Browse Featured bird groups
Birds behaving badly Honeyeaters Parrots Sea birds Shore birds and waders Small insect-eating birds Survey species Top 40 bird songs Water birds Introduced birds Birds under threat

What size was the bird?
Please select Very small (< 15 cm: e.g. sparrow) Small (15 cm to 30 cm e.g. common myna) Medium (30 cm to 45 cm e.g. pigeon) Medium to large (45 cm to 60 cm e.g. raven) Large (60 cm to 75 cm e.g. ibis) Very large (> 75 cm e.g. pelican)

What colour was the bird? (hold Ctrl or Apple key to select multiple colours).
black white grey brown purple blue green yellow orange pink red sheen: glossy sheen: metallic

What shape is closest to the bird you saw? (These shapes are very general. Do not choose a shape if you are unsure.)






























None of the above

Was there something very distinctive about your bird?
Please select Head: Crest, topknot or knob Head/throat: wattles, tufts or plumes Eye: white or brightly coloured Eye: obvious coloured eye ring Bill: prominent, curved and/or long Bill: knob or lobe Face: shield Face: distinctively masked or bare skin Cheek: obvious white or coloured patch Markings: obvious streaks, spots and/or mottling Tail: long and/or showy Tail: forked or fanned

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