BirdGuide’s Australian birdwatching guides are designed for everyday identification. Start with what you noticed in the field — colour, shape, behaviour, habitat or location — then follow the links to detailed species profiles.
Bird identification guides
If you saw an unfamiliar bird, start with Identify Australian Birds. You can compare black-and-white birds, small blue birds, red-headed birds, green birds, yellow birds, long-billed birds, parrots and water birds.
Backyard bird guides
Visit Australian Backyard Birds for familiar garden and suburban species. The common backyard birds guide provides a quick visual shortlist, while How to Attract Birds to Your Garden focuses on habitat, native planting, shelter and clean water.
Bird behaviour guides
Behaviour is often an identification clue. Learn why Australian Magpies swoop, why kookaburras laugh, and explore the broader Australian Bird Behaviour hub.
Browse bird species
If you already have a likely name, go directly to the Australian bird directory for species profiles covering appearance, size, habitat, diet, behaviour, calls and similar birds.