Canberra’s birds – PHOTOS, CALLS, LOCAL STATUS and POPULATION DATA
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GALLERY - photos of each species, from our gallery of photos taken by COG members.
GARDEN - information from the Birds of Canberra Gardens book.
DATA - tabular data on the distribution, seasonal occurrence, breeding and other information on each species, derived from COG's bird sighting database.
CALLS - bird calls (more calls will be added soon).
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Common name | Scientific name | Group | Gallery | Garden | Data | Call | Status in ACT |
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Spiny-cheeked HoneyeaterSpiny-cheeked Honeyeater | Acanthagenys rufogularisAcanthagenys rufogularis | HoneyeatersHoneyeaters | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Rare vagrant from the inland.Rare vagrant from the inland. | |
Yellow-rumped ThornbillYellow-rumped Thornbill | Acanthiza chrysorrhoaAcanthiza chrysorrhoa | Scrubwrens, Gerygones, Thornbills,...Scrubwrens, Gerygones, Thornbills, Pardalotes and allied birds | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding resident except in...Common breeding resident except in the high, wet forests. |
Striated ThornbillStriated Thornbill | Acanthiza lineataAcanthiza lineata | Scrubwrens, Gerygones, Thornbills,...Scrubwrens, Gerygones, Thornbills, Pardalotes and allied birds | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding resident found at...Common breeding resident found at all altitudes in all months of the year. |
Yellow ThornbillYellow Thornbill | Acanthiza nanaAcanthiza nana | Scrubwrens, Gerygones, Thornbills,...Scrubwrens, Gerygones, Thornbills, Pardalotes and allied birds | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Uncommon breeding resident in a...Uncommon breeding resident in a somewhat restricted habitat. |
Brown ThornbillBrown Thornbill | Acanthiza pusillaAcanthiza pusilla | Scrubwrens, Gerygones, Thornbills,...Scrubwrens, Gerygones, Thornbills, Pardalotes and allied birds | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding bird found at all...Common breeding bird found at all altitudes throughout the year. |
Buff-rumped ThornbillBuff-rumped Thornbill | Acanthiza reguloidesAcanthiza reguloides | Scrubwrens, Gerygones, Thornbills,...Scrubwrens, Gerygones, Thornbills, Pardalotes and allied birds | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding resident in dry...Common breeding resident in dry areas of the ACT. |
Chestnut-rumped ThornbillChestnut-rumped Thornbill | Acanthiza uropygialisAcanthiza uropygialis | Scrubwrens, Gerygones, Thornbills,...Scrubwrens, Gerygones, Thornbills, Pardalotes and allied birds | ![]() |
Data | Rare vagrant in our area.Rare vagrant in our area. | ||
Eastern SpinebillEastern Spinebill | Acanthorhynchus tenuirostrisAcanthorhynchus tenuirostris | HoneyeatersHoneyeaters | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common altitudinal migrant, with...Common altitudinal migrant, with some birds resident in the ranges and on the tablelands. |
Collared SparrowhawkCollared Sparrowhawk | Accipiter cirrocephalusAccipiter cirrocephalus | RaptorsRaptors | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Uncommon breeding migrant with most...Uncommon breeding migrant with most individuals leaving in winter. |
Brown GoshawkBrown Goshawk | Accipiter fasciatusAccipiter fasciatus | RaptorsRaptors | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Breeding migrant in small numbers...Breeding migrant in small numbers with some irregular movement. |
Grey GoshawkGrey Goshawk | Accipiter novaehollandiaeAccipiter novaehollandiae | RaptorsRaptors | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Rare non-breeding occasional...Rare non-breeding occasional visitor. | |
Australian Reed-WarblerAustralian Reed-Warbler | Acrocephalus australisAcrocephalus australis | Old World WarblersOld World Warblers | ![]() |
Data | Common breeding summer migrant in...Common breeding summer migrant in suitable habitat on the tablelands. Odd birds remain over winter. | ||
Common SandpiperCommon Sandpiper | Actitis hypoleucosActitis hypoleucos | Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds | ![]() |
Data | Rare non-breeding migrant in the...Rare non-breeding migrant in the ACT. | ||
Australian Owlet-nightjarAustralian Owlet-nightjar | Aegotheles cristatusAegotheles cristatus | Nocturnal BirdsNocturnal Birds | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Uncommon breeding resident, widely...Uncommon breeding resident, widely but sparsely distributed in all wooded areas. | |
Eurasian SkylarkEurasian Skylark | Alauda arvensisAlauda arvensis | Larks and PipitLarks and Pipit | Garden | Data | Common breeding resident in...Common breeding resident in suitable grasslands of the tablelands. An introduced species. | ||
Australian King-ParrotAustralian King-Parrot | Alisterus scapularisAlisterus scapularis | ParrotsParrots | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding resident, but...Common breeding resident, but mostly an altitudinal migrant. Many cool weather records from the older urban areas, chiefly south of Lake Burley Griffin. |
Chestnut TealChestnut Teal | Anas castaneaAnas castanea | Swan and DucksSwan and Ducks | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Uncommon breeding resident.Uncommon breeding resident. | |
Grey TealGrey Teal | Anas gracilisAnas gracilis | Swan and DucksSwan and Ducks | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding resident in...Common breeding resident in suitable habitat. |
Northern MallardNorthern Mallard | Anas platyrhynchosAnas platyrhynchos | Swan and DucksSwan and Ducks | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Small local populations of what may...Small local populations of what may well be more correctly assessed as domestic ducks. | |
Australasian ShovelerAustralasian Shoveler | Anas rhynchotisAnas rhynchotis | Swan and DucksSwan and Ducks | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Fairly common breeding visitorFairly common breeding visitor | |
Pacific Black DuckPacific Black Duck | Anas superciliosaAnas superciliosa | Swan and DucksSwan and Ducks | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Common breeding resident which has...Common breeding resident which has probably increased in numbers in recent years. | |
Australasian DarterAustralasian Darter | Anhinga novaehollandiaeAnhinga novaehollandiae | Grebes, Darter and CormorantsGrebes, Darter and Cormorants | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Breeding resident species in...Breeding resident species in varying numbers. | |
Red WattlebirdRed Wattlebird | Anthochaera carunculataAnthochaera carunculata | HoneyeatersHoneyeaters | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding resident. Part of...Common breeding resident. Part of the population is migratory, especially in the ranges. |
Little WattlebirdLittle Wattlebird | Anthochaera chrysopteraAnthochaera chrysoptera | HoneyeatersHoneyeaters | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Rare vagrant in our area.Rare vagrant in our area. | |
Regent HoneyeaterRegent Honeyeater | Anthochaera phrygiaAnthochaera phrygia | HoneyeatersHoneyeaters | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | The numbers of this species have...The numbers of this species have apparently been reducing over many years despite conservation efforts. It is now a rare breeding visitor to the ACT. |
Australasian PipitAustralasian Pipit | Anthus novaeseelandiaeAnthus novaeseelandiae | Larks and PipitLarks and Pipit | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Common breeding resident. Some...Common breeding resident. Some altitudinal migration. | |
Southern WhitefaceSouthern Whiteface | Aphelocephala leucopsisAphelocephala leucopsis | Scrubwrens, Gerygones, Thornbills,...Scrubwrens, Gerygones, Thornbills, Pardalotes and allied birds | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Uncommon breeding resident,...Uncommon breeding resident, probably with a declining local population. | |
Fork-tailed SwiftFork-tailed Swift | Apus pacificusApus pacificus | SwiftsSwifts | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Rare summer migrant in the ACT.Rare summer migrant in the ACT. | |
Wedge-tailed EagleWedge-tailed Eagle | Aquila audaxAquila audax | RaptorsRaptors | Garden | Data | Breeding resident, widely...Breeding resident, widely distributed and occupying very large territories. | ||
Cattle EgretCattle Egret | Ardea ibisArdea ibis | Pelican, Egrets, Herons, Ibis,...Pelican, Egrets, Herons, Ibis, Spoonbills and Storks | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Uncommon non-breeding visitor,...Uncommon non-breeding visitor, sometimes in fairly large flocks. | |
Intermediate EgretIntermediate Egret | Ardea intermediaArdea intermedia | Pelican, Egrets, Herons, Ibis,...Pelican, Egrets, Herons, Ibis, Spoonbills and Storks | ![]() |
Data | Rare non-breeding visitor.Rare non-breeding visitor. | ||
Eastern Great EgretEastern Great Egret | Ardea modestaArdea modesta | Pelican, Egrets, Herons, Ibis,...Pelican, Egrets, Herons, Ibis, Spoonbills and Storks | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Non-breeding, rather uncommon...Non-breeding, rather uncommon visitor. | |
White-necked HeronWhite-necked Heron | Ardea pacificaArdea pacifica | Pelican, Egrets, Herons, Ibis,...Pelican, Egrets, Herons, Ibis, Spoonbills and Storks | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Uncommon visitor, breeding...Uncommon visitor, breeding occasionally. | |
Australian BustardAustralian Bustard | Ardeotis australisArdeotis australis | Brolga and BustardBrolga and Bustard | ![]() |
Call | Extinct in the ACT and no longer...Extinct in the ACT and no longer occurs nearby. | ||
Ruddy TurnstoneRuddy Turnstone | Arenaria interpresArenaria interpres | Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds | ![]() |
Data | Rare non-breeding migrant, unlikely...Rare non-breeding migrant, unlikely to be seen often. | ||
Dusky WoodswallowDusky Woodswallow | Artamus cyanopterusArtamus cyanopterus | Woodswallows, Butcherbirds,...Woodswallows, Butcherbirds, Currawongs and Magpie | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding migrant present for...Common breeding migrant present for a long period each year. Stragglers seen occasionally in the cooler months. |
Masked WoodswallowMasked Woodswallow | Artamus personatusArtamus personatus | Woodswallows, Butcherbirds,...Woodswallows, Butcherbirds, Currawongs and Magpie | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Rare non-breeding migrant to the...Rare non-breeding migrant to the ACT. | |
White-browed WoodswallowWhite-browed Woodswallow | Artamus superciliosusArtamus superciliosus | Woodswallows, Butcherbirds,...Woodswallows, Butcherbirds, Currawongs and Magpie | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Uncommon breeding migrant in...Uncommon breeding migrant in varying numbers. Does not occur every year. | |
HardheadHardhead | Aythya australisAythya australis | Swan and DucksSwan and Ducks | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Uncommon breeding visitor.Uncommon breeding visitor. | |
Musk DuckMusk Duck | Biziura lobataBiziura lobata | Swan and DucksSwan and Ducks | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Uncommon breeding resident.Uncommon breeding resident. | |
Australasian BitternAustralasian Bittern | Botaurus poiciloptilusBotaurus poiciloptilus | Pelican, Egrets, Herons, Ibis,...Pelican, Egrets, Herons, Ibis, Spoonbills and Storks | ![]() |
Data | |||
Bush Stone-curlewBush Stone-curlew | Burhinus grallariusBurhinus grallarius | Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds | ![]() |
Call | Probably extinct in the ACT.Probably extinct in the ACT. | ||
Sulphur-crested CockatooSulphur-crested Cockatoo | Cacatua galeritaCacatua galerita | CockatoosCockatoos | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding resident and...Common breeding resident and altitudinal migrant. |
Little CorellaLittle Corella | Cacatua sanguineaCacatua sanguinea | CockatoosCockatoos | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Probably permanently established...Probably permanently established and breeds in the area; an uncommon species. Its origin is uncertain and may have started from escaped cage birds. |
Long-billed CorellaLong-billed Corella | Cacatua tenuirostrisCacatua tenuirostris | CockatoosCockatoos | ![]() |
Garden | Data | The locals birds are mainly...The locals birds are mainly escapees. There is a probability that we have occasionally rare visitors. | |
Fan-tailed CuckooFan-tailed Cuckoo | Cacomantis flabelliformisCacomantis flabelliformis | CuckoosCuckoos | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding migrant. Some birds...Common breeding migrant. Some birds occasionally remain over winter. |
Pallid CuckooPallid Cuckoo | Cacomantis pallidusCacomantis pallidus | CuckoosCuckoos | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common warm weather breeding...Common warm weather breeding migrant. There are odd winter records. |
Brush CuckooBrush Cuckoo | Cacomantis variolosusCacomantis variolosus | CuckoosCuckoos | ![]() |
Data | Uncommon breeding migrant in the...Uncommon breeding migrant in the ACT. | ||
Sharp-tailed SandpiperSharp-tailed Sandpiper | Calidris acuminataCalidris acuminata | Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds | ![]() |
Data | Common non-breeding migrant.Common non-breeding migrant. | ||
Red KnotRed Knot | Calidris canutusCalidris canutus | Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds | Data | Rare non-breeding migrant.Rare non-breeding migrant. | |||
Curlew SandpiperCurlew Sandpiper | Calidris ferrugineaCalidris ferruginea | Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds | ![]() |
Data | Uncommon non-breeding migrant.Uncommon non-breeding migrant. | ||
Pectoral SandpiperPectoral Sandpiper | Calidris melanotosCalidris melanotos | Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds | ![]() |
Data | Rare non-breeding migrant in our...Rare non-breeding migrant in our area. | ||
Red-necked StintRed-necked Stint | Calidris ruficollisCalidris ruficollis | Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds | ![]() |
Data | Rare non-breeding migrant.Rare non-breeding migrant. | ||
Long-toed StintLong-toed Stint | Calidris subminutaCalidris subminuta | Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds | ![]() |
Data | Rare non-breeding vagrant.Rare non-breeding vagrant. | ||
Gang-gang CockatooGang-gang Cockatoo | Callocephalon fimbriatumCallocephalon fimbriatum | CockatoosCockatoos | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding resident. Many of...Common breeding resident. Many of them are altitudinal migrants. |
Yellow-tailed Black-CockatooYellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo | Calyptorhynchus funereusCalyptorhynchus funereus | CockatoosCockatoos | Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding resident in its...Common breeding resident in its preferred habitats. | |
Glossy Black-CockatooGlossy Black-Cockatoo | Calyptorhynchus lathamiCalyptorhynchus lathami | CockatoosCockatoos | Garden | Data | Uncommon non-breeding (?) visitor.Uncommon non-breeding (?) visitor. | ||
European GoldfinchEuropean Goldfinch | Carduelis carduelisCarduelis carduelis | FinchesFinches | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Common breeding resident in...Common breeding resident in suitable terrain in the ACT. | |
Azure KingfisherAzure Kingfisher | Ceyx azureusCeyx azureus | Kookaburra, Kingfishers, Bee-eater...Kookaburra, Kingfishers, Bee-eater and Dollarbird | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Rare non-breeding migrant.Rare non-breeding migrant. | |
Horsfield's Bronze-CuckooHorsfield's Bronze-Cuckoo | Chalites basalisChalites basalis | CuckoosCuckoos | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding migrant mainly on...Common breeding migrant mainly on the tablelands. A few birds occur in winters in some years. |
Shining Bronze-CuckooShining Bronze-Cuckoo | Chalites lucidusChalites lucidus | CuckoosCuckoos | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding migrant species....Common breeding migrant species. Odd birds are recorded in some winters. |
Black-eared CuckooBlack-eared Cuckoo | Chalites osculansChalites osculans | CuckoosCuckoos | ![]() |
Data | Rare non-breeding vagrant.Rare non-breeding vagrant. | ||
Double-banded PloverDouble-banded Plover | Charadrius bicinctusCharadrius bicinctus | Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds | ![]() |
Data | Rare non-breeding visitor.Rare non-breeding visitor. | ||
Red-capped PloverRed-capped Plover | Charadrius bicinctusCharadrius bicinctus | Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds | ![]() |
Data | Rare non-breeding visitor.Rare non-breeding visitor. | ||
Australian Wood DuckAustralian Wood Duck | Chenonetta jubataChenonetta jubata | Swan and DucksSwan and Ducks | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Common breeding resident which has...Common breeding resident which has benefited from the construction of farm dams and lakes. | |
White-backed SwallowWhite-backed Swallow | Cheramoeca leucosternusCheramoeca leucosternus | Swallows and MartinsSwallows and Martins | ![]() |
Data | Rare breeding visitor.Rare breeding visitor. | ||
Whiskered TernWhiskered Tern | Chlidonias hybridaChlidonias hybrida | Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds | ![]() |
Data | Rare non-breeding visitor.Rare non-breeding visitor. | ||
Common GreenfinchCommon Greenfinch | Chloris chlorisChloris chloris | FinchesFinches | ![]() |
Data | Uncommon breeding resident which...Uncommon breeding resident which appears to be confined to the central area of the ACT. | ||
Silver GullSilver Gull | Chroicocephalus novaehollandiaeChroicocephalus novaehollandiae | Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Common non-breeding (?) resident.Common non-breeding (?) resident. | |
Speckled WarblerSpeckled Warbler | Chthonicola sagittataChthonicola sagittata | Scrubwrens, Gerygones, Thornbills,...Scrubwrens, Gerygones, Thornbills, Pardalotes and allied birds | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Uncommon sedentary breeding...Uncommon sedentary breeding resident in suitable terrain |
Brown SonglarkBrown Songlark | Cincloramphus cruralisCincloramphus cruralis | Old World WarblersOld World Warblers | ![]() |
Data | Rare breeding migrant in the...Rare breeding migrant in the grasslands of the tablelands. | ||
Rufous SonglarkRufous Songlark | Cincloramphus mathewsiCincloramphus mathewsi | Old World WarblersOld World Warblers | ![]() |
Data | Uncommon breeding summer migrant...Uncommon breeding summer migrant with a relatively short season here. Odd birds recorded outside the main period. | ||
Spotted Quail-thrushSpotted Quail-thrush | Cinclosoma punctatumCinclosoma punctatum | Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and...Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and Flycatchers | ![]() |
Data | Uncommon breeding resident in small...Uncommon breeding resident in small numbers throughout the dry areas of the forests of the ACT. | ||
Swamp HarrierSwamp Harrier | Circus approximansCircus approximans | RaptorsRaptors | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Uncommon breeding resident.Uncommon breeding resident. | |
Spotted HarrierSpotted Harrier | Circus assimilisCircus assimilis | RaptorsRaptors | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Rare non-breeding irregular visitor...Rare non-breeding irregular visitor to our area. | |
Golden-headed CisticolaGolden-headed Cisticola | Cisticola exilisCisticola exilis | Old World WarblersOld World Warblers | ![]() |
Data | Uncommon breeding resident of long...Uncommon breeding resident of long grasslands. | ||
Red-browed TreecreeperRed-browed Treecreeper | Climacteris erythropsClimacteris erythrops | TreecreepersTreecreepers | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Uncommon breeding resident, mostly...Uncommon breeding resident, mostly in forests west of the Murrumbidgee River. | |
Brown TreecreeperBrown Treecreeper | Climacteris picumnusClimacteris picumnus | TreecreepersTreecreepers | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Uncommon breeding species in dry...Uncommon breeding species in dry woodlands. On the tablelands it is being pushed further out by development. |
Grey Shrike-thrushGrey Shrike-thrush | Colluricincla harmonicaColluricincla harmonica | Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and...Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and Flycatchers | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding resident throughout...Common breeding resident throughout the ACT, most often seen in the ranges of the south. Often an altitudinal migrant. |
White-headed PigeonWhite-headed Pigeon | Columba leucomelaColumba leucomela | Pigeons and DovesPigeons and Doves | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Rare vagrant in our area.Rare vagrant in our area. | |
Rock DoveRock Dove | Columba liviaColumba livia | Pigeons and DovesPigeons and Doves | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Common breeding resident.Common breeding resident. | |
Black-faced Cuckoo-shrikeBlack-faced Cuckoo-shrike | Coracina novaehollandiaeCoracina novaehollandiae | Cuckoo-shrikes, Figbird and OrioleCuckoo-shrikes, Figbird and Oriole | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Common breeding species. A large...Common breeding species. A large proportion of the population is migratory. | |
White-bellied Cuckoo-shrikeWhite-bellied Cuckoo-shrike | Coracina papuensisCoracina papuensis | Cuckoo-shrikes, Figbird and OrioleCuckoo-shrikes, Figbird and Oriole | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Rare vagrant to the tablelands,...Rare vagrant to the tablelands, appearing at any time of the year. | |
CicadabirdCicadabird | Coracina tenuirostrisCoracina tenuirostris | Cuckoo-shrikes, Figbird and OrioleCuckoo-shrikes, Figbird and Oriole | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Uncommon migrant, passing through...Uncommon migrant, passing through the urban area and the tablelands en route to the wetter forests of the western ranges. | |
White-winged ChoughWhite-winged Chough | Corcorax melanorhamphosCorcorax melanorhamphos | Bowerbird, Ravens, Chough and...Bowerbird, Ravens, Chough and Apostlebird | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding resident,...Common breeding resident, especially in the dry woodlands and forests of the ACT. |
White-throated TreecreeperWhite-throated Treecreeper | Cormobates leucophaeaCormobates leucophaea | TreecreepersTreecreepers | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding resident in forests...Common breeding resident in forests at all altitudes. |
Australian RavenAustralian Raven | Corvus coronoidesCorvus coronoides | Bowerbird, Ravens, Chough and...Bowerbird, Ravens, Chough and Apostlebird | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding except in the...Common breeding except in the wetter forests of the ranges. |
Little RavenLittle Raven | Corvus melloriCorvus mellori | Bowerbird, Ravens, Chough and...Bowerbird, Ravens, Chough and Apostlebird | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Uncommon breeding resident; some...Uncommon breeding resident; some altitudinal migration. Most birds are absent in winter. |
Stubble QuailStubble Quail | Coturnix pectoralisCoturnix pectoralis | QuailQuail | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Uncommon breeding species locally...Uncommon breeding species locally but it is sometimes quite nomadic. | |
Brown QuailBrown Quail | Coturnix pypsilophoraCoturnix pypsilophora | QuailQuail | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Rare breeding visitor.Rare breeding visitor. |
Pied ButcherbirdPied Butcherbird | Cracticus nigrogularisCracticus nigrogularis | Woodswallows, Butcherbirds,...Woodswallows, Butcherbirds, Currawongs and Magpie | ![]() |
Data | Rare visitor, mainly to the...Rare visitor, mainly to the northern ACT. | ||
Australian MagpieAustralian Magpie | Cracticus tibicenCracticus tibicen | Woodswallows, Butcherbirds,...Woodswallows, Butcherbirds, Currawongs and Magpie | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding resident over much...Common breeding resident over much of the ACT except the wet forest. Includes all developed areas where trees occur. |
Grey ButcherbirdGrey Butcherbird | Cracticus torquatusCracticus torquatus | Woodswallows, Butcherbirds,...Woodswallows, Butcherbirds, Currawongs and Magpie | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Widely distributed in small numbers...Widely distributed in small numbers in the ACT. Uncommon breeding resident. | |
Black SwanBlack Swan | Cygnus atratusCygnus atratus | Swan and DucksSwan and Ducks | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Common breeding resident where...Common breeding resident where there is suitable habitat. | |
Laughing KookaburraLaughing Kookaburra | Dacelo novaeguineaeDacelo novaeguineae | Kookaburra, Kingfishers, Bee-eater...Kookaburra, Kingfishers, Bee-eater and Dollarbird | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding resident in the...Common breeding resident in the ACT. |
Varied SittellaVaried Sittella | Daphoenositta chrysopteraDaphoenositta chrysoptera | Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and...Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and Flycatchers | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Uncommon breeding resident...Uncommon breeding resident occurring throughout the ACT, except for the highest country and the wet forests of the western ranges. |
Plumed Whistling DuckPlumed Whistling Duck | Dendrocygna eytoniDendrocygna eytoni | Swan and DucksSwan and Ducks | ![]() |
Data | Rare vagrant in this area.Rare vagrant in this area. | ||
MistletoebirdMistletoebird | Dicaeum hirundinaceumDicaeum hirundinaceum | MistletoebirdMistletoebird | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Uncommon breeding migrant seen...Uncommon breeding migrant seen mostly on the tablelands. | |
Spangled DrongoSpangled Drongo | Dicrurus bracteatusDicrurus bracteatus | Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and...Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and Flycatchers | ![]() |
Data | Rare vagrant.Rare vagrant. | ||
EmuEmu | Dromaius novaehollandiaeDromaius novaehollandiae | EmuEmu | ![]() |
Data | Uncommon breeding resident in a...Uncommon breeding resident in a very limited area. | ||
Little EgretLittle Egret | Egretta garzettaEgretta garzetta | Pelican, Egrets, Herons, Ibis,...Pelican, Egrets, Herons, Ibis, Spoonbills and Storks | ![]() |
Data | Rare non-breeding visitor.Rare non-breeding visitor. | ||
White-faced HeronWhite-faced Heron | Egretta novaehollandiaeEgretta novaehollandiae | Pelican, Egrets, Herons, Ibis,...Pelican, Egrets, Herons, Ibis, Spoonbills and Storks | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Common in suitable habitat and...Common in suitable habitat and breeding widely. | |
Black-shouldered KiteBlack-shouldered Kite | Elanus axillarisElanus axillaris | RaptorsRaptors | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Uncommon breeding species in...Uncommon breeding species in varying numbers. | |
Letter-winged KiteLetter-winged Kite | Elanus scriptusElanus scriptus | RaptorsRaptors | ![]() |
Data | Does not breed locally and is a...Does not breed locally and is a rare occasional visitor. | ||
Black-fronted DotterelBlack-fronted Dotterel | Elseyornis melanopsElseyornis melanops | Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Uncommon breeding resident in...Uncommon breeding resident in suitable habitat. | |
Blue-faced HoneyeaterBlue-faced Honeyeater | Entomyzon cyanotisEntomyzon cyanotis | HoneyeatersHoneyeaters | ![]() |
Data | Rare vagrant.Rare vagrant. | ||
GalahGalah | Eolophus roseicapillusEolophus roseicapillus | CockatoosCockatoos | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Except in the higher ranges, this...Except in the higher ranges, this is a common breeding species. |
Eastern Yellow RobinEastern Yellow Robin | Eopsaltria australisEopsaltria australis | RobinsRobins | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding resident, mainly...Common breeding resident, mainly sedentary. Some individuals are nomadic, probably early in life. |
Black-necked StorkBlack-necked Stork | Ephippiorhynchus asiaticusEphippiorhynchus asiaticus | Pelican, Egrets, Herons, Ibis,...Pelican, Egrets, Herons, Ibis, Spoonbills and Storks | ![]() |
Data | Rare vagrant.Rare vagrant. | ||
White-fronted ChatWhite-fronted Chat | Epthianura albifronsEpthianura albifrons | HoneyeatersHoneyeaters | ![]() |
Data | Rare breeding resident in the ACT,...Rare breeding resident in the ACT, possibly in declining numbers. | ||
Crimson ChatCrimson Chat | Epthianura tricolorEpthianura tricolor | HoneyeatersHoneyeaters | ![]() |
Data | Awaiting elevation to the ACT list.Awaiting elevation to the ACT list. | ||
Red-kneed DotterelRed-kneed Dotterel | Erythrogonys cinctusErythrogonys cinctus | Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds | ![]() |
Data | Uncommon, non-breeding summer...Uncommon, non-breeding summer visitor to restricted habitats. | ||
Eastern KoelEastern Koel | Eudynamys orientalisEudynamys orientalis | CuckoosCuckoos | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Uncommon non-breeding migrant in...Uncommon non-breeding migrant in the ACT. Records have been more frequent since 1986. | |
White-throated NightjarWhite-throated Nightjar | Eurostopodus mystacalisEurostopodus mystacalis | Nocturnal BirdsNocturnal Birds | ![]() |
Data | Rare breeding migrant or vagrant....Rare breeding migrant or vagrant. All records have been during the warmer months. | ||
DollarbirdDollarbird | Eurystomus orientalisEurystomus orientalis | Kookaburra, Kingfishers, Bee-eater...Kookaburra, Kingfishers, Bee-eater and Dollarbird | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Widespread in suitable country in...Widespread in suitable country in small numbers. An uncommon breeding migrant. |
Brown FalconBrown Falcon | Falco berigoraFalco berigora | RaptorsRaptors | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Resident breeding species in small...Resident breeding species in small numbers with juveniles moving away. | |
Nankeen KestrelNankeen Kestrel | Falco cenchroidesFalco cenchroides | RaptorsRaptors | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Fairly common resident breeding...Fairly common resident breeding species, probably with some migration. | |
Grey FalconGrey Falcon | Falco hypoleucosFalco hypoleucos | RaptorsRaptors | ![]() |
Data | Rare vagrant in the ACT.Rare vagrant in the ACT. | ||
Australian HobbyAustralian Hobby | Falco longipennisFalco longipennis | RaptorsRaptors | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Uncommon migrant. Many birds leave...Uncommon migrant. Many birds leave the ACT after breeding. | |
Peregrine FalconPeregrine Falcon | Falco peregrinusFalco peregrinus | RaptorsRaptors | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Uncommon breeding resident. It is...Uncommon breeding resident. It is probable that some birds migrate. |
Black FalconBlack Falcon | Falco subnigerFalco subniger | RaptorsRaptors | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Rare non-breeding visitor in small...Rare non-breeding visitor in small numbers. | |
Crested Shrike-titCrested Shrike-tit | Falcunculus frontatusFalcunculus frontatus | Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and...Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and Flycatchers | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Uncommon breeding resident, more...Uncommon breeding resident, more often seen in the ranges, but widely distributed. | |
Eurasian CootEurasian Coot | Fulica atraFulica atra | RailsRails | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Common species on suitable water...Common species on suitable water and nearby, breeding here very occasionally. | |
Latham's SnipeLatham's Snipe | Gallinago hardwickiiGallinago hardwickii | Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Migrant, and a regular but uncommon...Migrant, and a regular but uncommon non-breeding visitor. | |
Dusky MoorhenDusky Moorhen | Gallinula tenebrosaGallinula tenebrosa | RailsRails | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Common breeding resident where...Common breeding resident where suitable habitat exists, chiefly on the tablelands area. | |
Buff-banded RailBuff-banded Rail | Gallirallus philippensisGallirallus philippensis | RailsRails | ![]() |
Data | Uncommon breeding summer migrant.Uncommon breeding summer migrant. | ||
Gull-billed TernGull-billed Tern | Gelochelidon niloticaGelochelidon nilotica | Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds | ![]() |
Data | Rare non-breeding visitor to our...Rare non-breeding visitor to our area. | ||
Diamond DoveDiamond Dove | Geopelia cuneataGeopelia cuneata | Pigeons and DovesPigeons and Doves | ![]() |
Garden | Data | It is likely that we have a mixture...It is likely that we have a mixture of released and escaped cage birds, plus occasionally wild birds. Therefore it is regarded as a rare visitor to our area. | |
Bar-shouldered DoveBar-shouldered Dove | Geopelia humeralisGeopelia humeralis | Pigeons and DovesPigeons and Doves | Data | Rare non-breeding visitor.Rare non-breeding visitor. | |||
Peaceful DovePeaceful Dove | Geopelia striataGeopelia striata | Pigeons and DovesPigeons and Doves | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Rare non-breeding resident in the...Rare non-breeding resident in the ACT. | |
White-throated GerygoneWhite-throated Gerygone | Gerygone albogularisGerygone albogularis | Scrubwrens, Gerygones, Thornbills,...Scrubwrens, Gerygones, Thornbills, Pardalotes and allied birds | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding migrant on the...Common breeding migrant on the tablelands, including older developed areas. |
Western GerygoneWestern Gerygone | Gerygone fuscaGerygone fusca | Scrubwrens, Gerygones, Thornbills,...Scrubwrens, Gerygones, Thornbills, Pardalotes and allied birds | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Uncommon breeding migrant in fairly...Uncommon breeding migrant in fairly restricted habitat in the ACT. |
Brown GerygoneBrown Gerygone | Gerygone moukiGerygone mouki | Scrubwrens, Gerygones, Thornbills,...Scrubwrens, Gerygones, Thornbills, Pardalotes and allied birds | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Rare visitor. Breeding, though...Rare visitor. Breeding, though suspected, has not been proved. | |
Musk LorikeetMusk Lorikeet | Glossopsitta concinnaGlossopsitta concinna | ParrotsParrots | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Rare visitor.Rare visitor. | |
Little LorikeetLittle Lorikeet | Glossopsitta pusillaGlossopsitta pusilla | ParrotsParrots | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Rare non-breeding visitor to our...Rare non-breeding visitor to our area. | |
Tawny-crowned HoneyeaterTawny-crowned Honeyeater | Glyciphila melanopsGlyciphila melanops | HoneyeatersHoneyeaters | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Rare vagrant.Rare vagrant. | |
Magpie-larkMagpie-lark | Grallina cyanoleucaGrallina cyanoleuca | Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and...Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and Flycatchers | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding resident of the...Common breeding resident of the tablelands, including the urban area of Canberra. |
Painted HoneyeaterPainted Honeyeater | Grantiella pictaGrantiella picta | HoneyeatersHoneyeaters | ![]() |
Data | Rare breeding migrant species, here...Rare breeding migrant species, here for short periods over summer. Numbers seen in the ACT have declined alarmingly. | ||
BrolgaBrolga | Grus rubicundaGrus rubicunda | Brolga and BustardBrolga and Bustard | ![]() |
Data | Regarded as extinct in the ACT.Regarded as extinct in the ACT. | ||
White-bellied Sea-EagleWhite-bellied Sea-Eagle | Haliaeetus leucogasterHaliaeetus leucogaster | RaptorsRaptors | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Occasional visitor; one breeding...Occasional visitor; one breeding record, Shepherds Lookout, 1995. | |
Whistling KiteWhistling Kite | Haliastur sphenurusHaliastur sphenurus | RaptorsRaptors | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Conspicuous uncommon breeding...Conspicuous uncommon breeding resident, usually present in small numbers. | |
Little EagleLittle Eagle | Hieraaetus morphnoidesHieraaetus morphnoides | RaptorsRaptors | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Breeding resident in small numbers...Breeding resident in small numbers in all but the higher, wetter forests. | |
Black-winged StiltBlack-winged Stilt | Himantopus himantopusHimantopus himantopus | Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds | ![]() |
Data | Uncommon non-breeding irregular...Uncommon non-breeding irregular visitor. | ||
White-throated NeedletailWhite-throated Needletail | Hirundapus caudacutusHirundapus caudacutus | SwiftsSwifts | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Common summer migrant which may...Common summer migrant which may occur repeatedly in a season. | |
Welcome SwallowWelcome Swallow | Hirundo neoxenaHirundo neoxena | Swallows and MartinsSwallows and Martins | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Common breeding resident with...Common breeding resident with altitudinal migration from the higher places. Some passage through the ACT, which is poorly understood. | |
Caspian TernCaspian Tern | Hydroprogne caspiaHydroprogne caspia | Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds | ![]() |
Data | Rare non-breeding visitor. All...Rare non-breeding visitor. All records are between June and October. | ||
Chestnut-rumped HeathwrenChestnut-rumped Heathwren | Hylacola pyrrhopygiaHylacola pyrrhopygia | Scrubwrens, Gerygones, Thornbills,...Scrubwrens, Gerygones, Thornbills, Pardalotes and allied birds | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Uncommon non-breeding vagrant.Uncommon non-breeding vagrant. | |
Australian Little BitternAustralian Little Bittern | Ixobrychus dubiusIxobrychus dubius | Pelican, Egrets, Herons, Ibis,...Pelican, Egrets, Herons, Ibis, Spoonbills and Storks | ![]() |
Data | Rare breeding migrant.Rare breeding migrant. | ||
White-winged TrillerWhite-winged Triller | Lalage sueuriiLalage sueurii | Cuckoo-shrikes, Figbird and OrioleCuckoo-shrikes, Figbird and Oriole | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Uncommon breeding migrant in...Uncommon breeding migrant in somewhat threatened habitat. |
Swift ParrotSwift Parrot | Lathamus discolorLathamus discolor | ParrotsParrots | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Rare migrant visitor to the ACT,...Rare migrant visitor to the ACT, with sightings decreasing in recent years. | |
Wonga PigeonWonga Pigeon | Leucosarcia picataLeucosarcia picata | Pigeons and DovesPigeons and Doves | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Common widespread species in the...Common widespread species in the ranges, in relatively small numbers. Breeding resident. | |
Lewin's RailLewin's Rail | Lewinia pectoralisLewinia pectoralis | RailsRails | ![]() |
Data | Rare, breeding summer visitor. One...Rare, breeding summer visitor. One winter record. | ||
Yellow-faced HoneyeaterYellow-faced Honeyeater | Lichenostomus chrysopsLichenostomus chrysops | HoneyeatersHoneyeaters | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding migrant. Some birds...Common breeding migrant. Some birds are present in winter, apparently where sufficient food is available. |
Fuscous HoneyeaterFuscous Honeyeater | Lichenostomus fuscusLichenostomus fuscus | HoneyeatersHoneyeaters | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding species. Many of...Common breeding species. Many of the birds are altitudinal migrants. |
White-eared HoneyeaterWhite-eared Honeyeater | Lichenostomus leucotisLichenostomus leucotis | HoneyeatersHoneyeaters | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Breeding resident with some...Breeding resident with some altitudinal migration taking place. |
Yellow-tufted HoneyeaterYellow-tufted Honeyeater | Lichenostomus melanopsLichenostomus melanops | HoneyeatersHoneyeaters | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Rare visitor, chiefly in the cooler...Rare visitor, chiefly in the cooler months. Probably breeds not far away outside the ACT. | |
White-plumed HoneyeaterWhite-plumed Honeyeater | Lichenostomus penicillatusLichenostomus penicillatus | HoneyeatersHoneyeaters | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding resident. Only...Common breeding resident. Only minor movements, probably to and from breeding areas, otherwise sedentary. |
Singing HoneyeaterSinging Honeyeater | Lichenostomus virescensLichenostomus virescens | HoneyeatersHoneyeaters | ![]() |
Data | Rare vagrant from further west.Rare vagrant from further west. | ||
Bar-tailed GodwitBar-tailed Godwit | Limosa lapponicaLimosa lapponica | Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds | ![]() |
Data | Rare non-breeding migrant.Rare non-breeding migrant. | ||
Major Mitchell's CockatooMajor Mitchell's Cockatoo | Lophochroa leadbeateriLophochroa leadbeateri | CockatoosCockatoos | ![]() |
Garden | Data | As there were a number of reports...As there were a number of reports from Uriarra Crossing and around Canberra between 1960 and 1966, and only one since, it seems likely that this species is a rare vagrant in the area. | |
Pink-eared DuckPink-eared Duck | Malacorhynchus membranaceusMalacorhynchus membranaceus | Swan and DucksSwan and Ducks | ![]() |
Data | Common non-breeding visitor to...Common non-breeding visitor to suitable habitat. | ||
Superb Fairy-wrenSuperb Fairy-wren | Malurus cyaneusMalurus cyaneus | Fairy-wrenFairy-wren | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding species throughout...Common breeding species throughout much of the ACT. |
Noisy MinerNoisy Miner | Manorina melanocephalaManorina melanocephala | HoneyeatersHoneyeaters | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding resident.Common breeding resident. |
Bell MinerBell Miner | Manorina melanophrysManorina melanophrys | HoneyeatersHoneyeaters | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Rare vagrant.Rare vagrant. | |
Little GrassbirdLittle Grassbird | Megalurus gramineusMegalurus gramineus | Old World WarblersOld World Warblers | ![]() |
Data | Uncommon breeding resident. If, as...Uncommon breeding resident. If, as suspected, it is not always seen and reported, it may be more numerous locally than is thought. | ||
Hooded RobinHooded Robin | Melanodryas cucullataMelanodryas cucullata | RobinsRobins | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Uncommon breeding species in...Uncommon breeding species in declining numbers. Preservation of suitable habitat is essential for its survival in the ACT. |
Lewin's HoneyeaterLewin's Honeyeater | Meliphaga lewiniiMeliphaga lewinii | HoneyeatersHoneyeaters | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Rare visitor to the ACT, mainly in...Rare visitor to the ACT, mainly in winter. | |
Brown-headed HoneyeaterBrown-headed Honeyeater | Melithreptus breviostrisMelithreptus breviostris | HoneyeatersHoneyeaters | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Uncommon breeding resident, most...Uncommon breeding resident, most often seen at higher altitudes. Occurs in small numbers in suitable habitat throughout the tablelands. |
Black-chinned HoneyeaterBlack-chinned Honeyeater | Melithreptus gularisMelithreptus gularis | HoneyeatersHoneyeaters | ![]() |
Data | Very rare vagrant; first endorsed...Very rare vagrant; first endorsed records Jun 2007. | ||
White-naped HoneyeaterWhite-naped Honeyeater | Melithreptus lunatusMelithreptus lunatus | HoneyeatersHoneyeaters | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding migrant with some...Common breeding migrant with some birds present over winter, especially in gardens where suitable food is found. |
BudgerigarBudgerigar | Melopsittacus undulatusMelopsittacus undulatus | ParrotsParrots | ![]() |
Garden | Data | There are valid records of wild...There are valid records of wild birds here, but the Budgerigar is rare in the ACT. Such a nomadic species could occur here again. | |
Superb LyrebirdSuperb Lyrebird | Menura novaehollandiaeMenura novaehollandiae | LyrebirdLyrebird | ![]() |
Data | Common breeding bird throughout the...Common breeding bird throughout the wetter forests of the ranges. | ||
Rainbow Bee-eaterRainbow Bee-eater | Merops ornatusMerops ornatus | Kookaburra, Kingfishers, Bee-eater...Kookaburra, Kingfishers, Bee-eater and Dollarbird | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding migrant in the ACT.Common breeding migrant in the ACT. |
Little Pied CormorantLittle Pied Cormorant | Microcarbo melanoleucosMicrocarbo melanoleucos | Grebes, Darter and CormorantsGrebes, Darter and Cormorants | Garden | Data | Common resident species with fairly...Common resident species with fairly constant numbers, breeding occasionally. | ||
Jacky WinterJacky Winter | Microeca fascinansMicroeca fascinans | RobinsRobins | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Uncommon breeding resident in a...Uncommon breeding resident in a restricted range. May be declining in numbers. | |
Black KiteBlack Kite | Milvus migransMilvus migrans | RaptorsRaptors | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Rare non-breeding vagrant.Rare non-breeding vagrant. | |
Horsfield's BushlarkHorsfield's Bushlark | Mirafra javanicaMirafra javanica | Larks and PipitLarks and Pipit | ![]() |
Garden | Data | The status of this species is...The status of this species is difficult to assess. It seems to be a rare breeding resident or migrant to the ACT. | |
Black-faced MonarchBlack-faced Monarch | Monarcha melanopsisMonarcha melanopsis | Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and...Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and Flycatchers | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Rare visitor. One possible breeding...Rare visitor. One possible breeding record. | |
Satin FlycatcherSatin Flycatcher | Myiagra cyanoleucaMyiagra cyanoleuca | Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and...Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and Flycatchers | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding migrant mainly to...Common breeding migrant mainly to the higher areas of wet forests. Often seen about Canberra gardens on passage. |
Restless FlycatcherRestless Flycatcher | Myiagra inquietaMyiagra inquieta | Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and...Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and Flycatchers | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Uncommon breeding resident mostly...Uncommon breeding resident mostly of open woodland on the tablelands, generally avoiding closed forests. |
Leaden FlycatcherLeaden Flycatcher | Myiagra rubeculaMyiagra rubecula | Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and...Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and Flycatchers | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding migrant, mainly in...Common breeding migrant, mainly in the dry forests of the tablelands. |
Scarlet HoneyeaterScarlet Honeyeater | Myzomela sanguinolentaMyzomela sanguinolenta | HoneyeatersHoneyeaters | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Rare non-breeding migrant.Rare non-breeding migrant. | |
Plum-headed FinchPlum-headed Finch | Neochmia modestaNeochmia modesta | FinchesFinches | ![]() |
Data | Rare vagrant or aviary...Rare vagrant or aviary escapee/releasee. | ||
Red-browed FinchRed-browed Finch | Neochmia temporalisNeochmia temporalis | FinchesFinches | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Common breeding resident,...Common breeding resident, particularly in dense growth along rivers and creeks, and in damp places. Occasionally in the higher wet forests, but probably does not breed there. | |
Blue-winged ParrotBlue-winged Parrot | Neophema chrysostomaNeophema chrysostoma | ParrotsParrots | ![]() |
Data | Rare vagrant in our area.Rare vagrant in our area. | ||
Turquoise ParrotTurquoise Parrot | Neophema pulchellaNeophema pulchella | ParrotsParrots | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Rare vagrant.Rare vagrant. | |
Barking OwlBarking Owl | Ninox connivensNinox connivens | Nocturnal BirdsNocturnal Birds | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Rare non-breeding vagrant locally.Rare non-breeding vagrant locally. | |
Southern BoobookSouthern Boobook | Ninox novaeseelandiaeNinox novaeseelandiae | Nocturnal BirdsNocturnal Birds | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Widespread common breeding species...Widespread common breeding species in virtually all of the ACT. |
Powerful OwlPowerful Owl | Ninox strenuaNinox strenua | Nocturnal BirdsNocturnal Birds | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Rare breeding resident.Rare breeding resident. | |
Eastern CurlewEastern Curlew | Numenius madagascariensisNumenius madagascariensis | Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds | ![]() |
Data | Rare non-breeding migrant.Rare non-breeding migrant. | ||
Nankeen Night-HeronNankeen Night-Heron | Nycticorax caledonicusNycticorax caledonicus | Pelican, Egrets, Herons, Ibis,...Pelican, Egrets, Herons, Ibis, Spoonbills and Storks | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Uncommon non-breeding visitor,...Uncommon non-breeding visitor, usually in small numbers but occasionally in flocks of 20 or more. | |
CockatielCockatiel | Nymphicus hollandicusNymphicus hollandicus | CockatoosCockatoos | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Some local birds are rare vagrants:...Some local birds are rare vagrants: but many are released or escaped cage birds. | |
Crested PigeonCrested Pigeon | Ocyphaps lophotesOcyphaps lophotes | Pigeons and DovesPigeons and Doves | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Common breeding species well...Common breeding species well distributed about Canberra and its environs. | |
Olive-backed OrioleOlive-backed Oriole | Oriolus sagittatusOriolus sagittatus | Cuckoo-shrikes, Figbird and OrioleCuckoo-shrikes, Figbird and Oriole | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Uncommon breeding migrant, present...Uncommon breeding migrant, present for a long period over the warmer months. Mostly confined to the tablelands. |
Blue-billed DuckBlue-billed Duck | Oxyura australisOxyura australis | Swan and DucksSwan and Ducks | ![]() |
Data | Rare vagrant in the ACTRare vagrant in the ACT | ||
Olive WhistlerOlive Whistler | Pachycephala olivaceaPachycephala olivacea | Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and...Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and Flycatchers | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Uncommon breeding resident with...Uncommon breeding resident with some altitudinal migration. | |
Golden WhistlerGolden Whistler | Pachycephala pectoralisPachycephala pectoralis | Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and...Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and Flycatchers | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding resident; most...Common breeding resident; most birds are altitudinal migrants. |
Rufous WhistlerRufous Whistler | Pachycephala rufiventrisPachycephala rufiventris | Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and...Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and Flycatchers | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding migrant. May occur...Common breeding migrant. May occur anywhere in the ACT, but is more numerous in dry woodlands. A small percentage remains over winter. |
Spotted PardaloteSpotted Pardalote | Pardalotus punctatusPardalotus punctatus | Scrubwrens, Gerygones, Thornbills,...Scrubwrens, Gerygones, Thornbills, Pardalotes and allied birds | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common in the ACT. Many altitudinal...Common in the ACT. Many altitudinal migrants. Most breeding takes place in the ranges. |
Striated PardaloteStriated Pardalote | Pardalotus striatusPardalotus striatus | Scrubwrens, Gerygones, Thornbills,...Scrubwrens, Gerygones, Thornbills, Pardalotes and allied birds | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Common, breeds locally. An...Common, breeds locally. An altitudinal migrant, with some migration through the area. | |
House SparrowHouse Sparrow | Passer domesticusPasser domesticus | FinchesFinches | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Common breeding resident.Common breeding resident. | |
Eurasian Tree SparrowEurasian Tree Sparrow | Passer montanusPasser montanus | FinchesFinches | ![]() |
Data | Rare non-breeding visitor. May be...Rare non-breeding visitor. May be under-reported. | ||
Plains-wandererPlains-wanderer | Pedionomus torquatusPedionomus torquatus | Plains-wandererPlains-wanderer | ![]() |
Extinct in the ACT. As its...Extinct in the ACT. As its distribution in NSW has been greatly reduced in the 20th century it is most unlikely to occur here again. | |||
Australian PelicanAustralian Pelican | Pelecanus conspicillatusPelecanus conspicillatus | Pelican, Egrets, Herons, Ibis,...Pelican, Egrets, Herons, Ibis, Spoonbills and Storks | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Visitor, common in suitable...Visitor, common in suitable locations. | |
Fairy MartinFairy Martin | Petrochelidon arielPetrochelidon ariel | Swallows and MartinsSwallows and Martins | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Uncommon breeding migrant in...Uncommon breeding migrant in smaller numbers than its relative. Also has a shorter season here. | |
Tree MartinTree Martin | Petrochelidon nigricansPetrochelidon nigricans | Swallows and MartinsSwallows and Martins | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Common breeding migrant. A few...Common breeding migrant. A few birds over-winter in some years. | |
Scarlet RobinScarlet Robin | Petroica boodangPetroica boodang | RobinsRobins | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding resident which...Common breeding resident which becomes somewhat nomadic during the non-breeding season. |
Red-capped RobinRed-capped Robin | Petroica goodenoviiPetroica goodenovii | RobinsRobins | Garden | Data | Rare breeding visitor. Has been...Rare breeding visitor. Has been seen throughout much of the ACT. | ||
Flame RobinFlame Robin | Petroica phoeniceaPetroica phoenicea | RobinsRobins | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding altitudinal...Common breeding altitudinal migrant. |
Pink RobinPink Robin | Petroica rodinogasterPetroica rodinogaster | RobinsRobins | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Rare non-breeding winter migrant.Rare non-breeding winter migrant. | |
Rose RobinRose Robin | Petroica roseaPetroica rosea | RobinsRobins | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Uncommon breeding warm weather...Uncommon breeding warm weather migrant, with odd birds being seen in winter. |
Great CormorantGreat Cormorant | Phalacrocorax carboPhalacrocorax carbo | Grebes, Darter and CormorantsGrebes, Darter and Cormorants | Garden | Data | Common resident, breeding in...Common resident, breeding in suitable habitat. | ||
Little Black CormorantLittle Black Cormorant | Phalacrocorax sulcirostrisPhalacrocorax sulcirostris | Grebes, Darter and CormorantsGrebes, Darter and Cormorants | ![]() |
Data | Common breeding resident in...Common breeding resident in suitable habitat. | ||
Pied CormorantPied Cormorant | Phalacrocorax variusPhalacrocorax varius | Grebes, Darter and CormorantsGrebes, Darter and Cormorants | Data | Rare visitor.Rare visitor. | |||
Common BronzewingCommon Bronzewing | Phaps chalcopteraPhaps chalcoptera | Pigeons and DovesPigeons and Doves | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Widely distributed uncommon...Widely distributed uncommon breeding species. | |
Brush BronzewingBrush Bronzewing | Phaps elegansPhaps elegans | Pigeons and DovesPigeons and Doves | ![]() |
Data | Rare resident in restricted...Rare resident in restricted habitat; probably breeds here. | ||
Little FriarbirdLittle Friarbird | Philemon citreogularisPhilemon citreogularis | HoneyeatersHoneyeaters | ![]() |
Garden | Data | In the past this has been referred...In the past this has been referred to as rare, but records in the 1990s have been so numerous that it is regarded as an uncommon breeding migrant. | |
Noisy FriarbirdNoisy Friarbird | Philemon corniculatusPhilemon corniculatus | HoneyeatersHoneyeaters | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding migrant chiefly on...Common breeding migrant chiefly on the tableland. A few occur during the cooler months. |
New Holland HoneyeaterNew Holland Honeyeater | Phylidonyris novaehollandiaePhylidonyris novaehollandiae | HoneyeatersHoneyeaters | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Uncommon breeding resident, often...Uncommon breeding resident, often nomadic. Usually found near flowering banksias and grevilleas. | |
Crescent HoneyeaterCrescent Honeyeater | Phylidonyris pyrrhopterusPhylidonyris pyrrhopterus | HoneyeatersHoneyeaters | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Uncommon breeding altitudinal...Uncommon breeding altitudinal migrant, possibly with some birds leaving the ACT. Others remain all year throughout much of the area. | |
Yellow-billed SpoonbillYellow-billed Spoonbill | Platalea flavipesPlatalea flavipes | Pelican, Egrets, Herons, Ibis,...Pelican, Egrets, Herons, Ibis, Spoonbills and Storks | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Uncommon non-breeding visitor in...Uncommon non-breeding visitor in small numbers. | |
Royal SpoonbillRoyal Spoonbill | Platalea regiaPlatalea regia | Pelican, Egrets, Herons, Ibis,...Pelican, Egrets, Herons, Ibis, Spoonbills and Storks | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Irruptive, uncommon summer breeding...Irruptive, uncommon summer breeding visitor in small numbers. | |
Crimson RosellaCrimson Rosella | Platycercus elegansPlatycercus elegans | ParrotsParrots | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding resident.Common breeding resident. |
Eastern RosellaEastern Rosella | Platycercus eximiusPlatycercus eximius | ParrotsParrots | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding resident in all...Common breeding resident in all grassland areas of the ACT. |
Striped HoneyeaterStriped Honeyeater | Plectorhyncha lanceolataPlectorhyncha lanceolata | HoneyeatersHoneyeaters | ![]() |
Data | Rare vagrant.Rare vagrant. | ||
Glossy IbisGlossy Ibis | Plegadis falcinellusPlegadis falcinellus | Pelican, Egrets, Herons, Ibis,...Pelican, Egrets, Herons, Ibis, Spoonbills and Storks | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Rare non-breeding visitor.Rare non-breeding visitor. | |
Pacific Golden PloverPacific Golden Plover | Pluvialis fulvaPluvialis fulva | Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds | ![]() |
Data | Rare non-breeding migrant.Rare non-breeding migrant. | ||
Tawny FrogmouthTawny Frogmouth | Podargus strigoidesPodargus strigoides | Nocturnal BirdsNocturnal Birds | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Uncommon breeding resident.Uncommon breeding resident. |
Great Crested GrebeGreat Crested Grebe | Podiceps cristatusPodiceps cristatus | Grebes, Darter and CormorantsGrebes, Darter and Cormorants | ![]() |
Data | Uncommon resident breeding...Uncommon resident breeding infrequently in the ACT. | ||
Hoary-headed GrebeHoary-headed Grebe | Poliocephalus poliocephalusPoliocephalus poliocephalus | Grebes, Darter and CormorantsGrebes, Darter and Cormorants | ![]() |
Data | Common species, breeding...Common species, breeding infrequently in the ACT. | ||
Superb ParrotSuperb Parrot | Polytelis swainsoniiPolytelis swainsonii | ParrotsParrots | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Rare visitor. Breeding has been...Rare visitor. Breeding has been recorded in earlier days. | |
White-browed BabblerWhite-browed Babbler | Pomatostomus superciliosusPomatostomus superciliosus | Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and...Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and Flycatchers | ![]() |
Data | Presumed to be extinct in the ACT;...Presumed to be extinct in the ACT; reasons unknown. A recent sighting may result in a change of status. | ||
Grey-crowned BabblerGrey-crowned Babbler | Pomatostomus temporalisPomatostomus temporalis | Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and...Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and Flycatchers | ![]() |
Data | Presumed to be extinct in the ACT;...Presumed to be extinct in the ACT; reasons unknown. A recent sighting may result in a change of status. | ||
Purple SwamphenPurple Swamphen | Porphyrio porphyrioPorphyrio porphyrio | RailsRails | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Common breeding resident in...Common breeding resident in suitable terrain throughout the tablelands area. | |
Australian Spotted CrakeAustralian Spotted Crake | Porzana flumineaPorzana fluminea | RailsRails | ![]() |
Data | Rare breeding species recorded...Rare breeding species recorded mostly in warmer weather, but possibly a resident. | ||
Baillon's CrakeBaillon's Crake | Porzana pusillaPorzana pusilla | RailsRails | ![]() |
Data | Rare, warm weather visitor.Rare, warm weather visitor. | ||
Spotless CrakeSpotless Crake | Porzana tabuensisPorzana tabuensis | RailsRails | ![]() |
Data | Rare species, recorded mostly in...Rare species, recorded mostly in the warmer months, but occasionally in winter. One breeding record: Fyshwick Sewage Works, Jan/Feb 2001. | ||
Red-rumped ParrotRed-rumped Parrot | Psephotus haematonotusPsephotus haematonotus | ParrotsParrots | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding resident the...Common breeding resident the tablelands particularly. Preservation of old trees is critical for this species. |
Eastern WhipbirdEastern Whipbird | Psophodes olivaceusPsophodes olivaceus | Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and...Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and Flycatchers | ![]() |
Data | Uncommon breeding resident in...Uncommon breeding resident in restricted habitat in the western ranges, with occasional birds moving as far as the Murrumbidgee River. | ||
Superb Fruit-DoveSuperb Fruit-Dove | Ptilinopus superbusPtilinopus superbus | Pigeons and DovesPigeons and Doves | Rare non-breeding vagrant.Rare non-breeding vagrant. | ||||
Satin BowerbirdSatin Bowerbird | Ptilonorhynchus violaceusPtilonorhynchus violaceus | Bowerbird, Ravens, Chough and...Bowerbird, Ravens, Chough and Apostlebird | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Uncommon breeding resident. Some...Uncommon breeding resident. Some altitudinal migration. Birds appear in the cooler months in the western urban areas of Canberra. | |
White-fronted HoneyeaterWhite-fronted Honeyeater | Purnella albifronsPurnella albifrons | HoneyeatersHoneyeaters | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Very rare vagrant; first record for...Very rare vagrant; first record for ACT Jun 2007. | |
Red-whiskered BulbulRed-whiskered Bulbul | Pycnonotus jocosusPycnonotus jocosus | Thrushes, Starlings and BulbulThrushes, Starlings and Bulbul | ![]() |
Data | Rare vagrant. An introduced...Rare vagrant. An introduced species. | ||
PilotbirdPilotbird | Pycnoptilus floccosusPycnoptilus floccosus | Scrubwrens, Gerygones, Thornbills,...Scrubwrens, Gerygones, Thornbills, Pardalotes and allied birds | ![]() |
Data | Uncommon breeding resident, in...Uncommon breeding resident, in rather limited habitat in the western ranges. | ||
Red-necked AvocetRed-necked Avocet | Recurvirostra novaehollandiaeRecurvirostra novaehollandiae | Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds | ![]() |
Data | Rare non-breeding visitor.Rare non-breeding visitor. | ||
Grey FantailGrey Fantail | Rhipidura albiscapaRhipidura albiscapa | Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and...Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and Flycatchers | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding resident. Much of...Common breeding resident. Much of the population of the ranges migrates in winter, together with some from the tablelands. |
Willie WagtailWillie Wagtail | Rhipidura leucophrysRhipidura leucophrys | Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and...Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and Flycatchers | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding resident; some...Common breeding resident; some altitudinal migration. The probability exists of some birds leaving the ACT in winter. |
Rufous FantailRufous Fantail | Rhipidura rufifronsRhipidura rufifrons | Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and...Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and Flycatchers | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Uncommon breeding migrant to the...Uncommon breeding migrant to the wet forests. Regularly reported from the tablelands during migration in spring and autumn. |
Australian Painted SnipeAustralian Painted Snipe | Rostratula australisRostratula australis | Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds | ![]() |
Data | Rare non-breeding summer visitor.Rare non-breeding summer visitor. | ||
Channel-billed CuckooChannel-billed Cuckoo | Scythrops novaehollandiaeScythrops novaehollandiae | CuckoosCuckoos | ![]() |
Data | Rare vagrant in our area, with the...Rare vagrant in our area, with the possibility of one breeding record. | ||
White-browed ScrubwrenWhite-browed Scrubwren | Sericornis frontalisSericornis frontalis | Scrubwrens, Gerygones, Thornbills,...Scrubwrens, Gerygones, Thornbills, Pardalotes and allied birds | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding resident in the ACT...Common breeding resident in the ACT wherever there is suitable cover. |
WeebillWeebill | Smicrornis breviostrisSmicrornis breviostris | Scrubwrens, Gerygones, Thornbills,...Scrubwrens, Gerygones, Thornbills, Pardalotes and allied birds | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding species wherever...Common breeding species wherever eucalypts occur on the tablelands of the ACT, and in private gardens. |
Australasian FigbirdAustralasian Figbird | Sphecotheres vieillotiSphecotheres vieilloti | Cuckoo-shrikes, Figbird and OrioleCuckoo-shrikes, Figbird and Oriole | ![]() |
Data | Very rare vagrant. First ACT record...Very rare vagrant. First ACT record Dec. 2009, from Curtin. (Awaiting publication). | ||
Diamond FiretailDiamond Firetail | Stagonopleura guttataStagonopleura guttata | FinchesFinches | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Uncommon breeding resident confined...Uncommon breeding resident confined to pockets of suitable habitat on the tablelands. | |
Freckled DuckFreckled Duck | Stictonetta naevosaStictonetta naevosa | Swan and DucksSwan and Ducks | ![]() |
Data | Uncommon irruptive visitor.Uncommon irruptive visitor. | ||
Pied CurrawongPied Currawong | Strepera graculinaStrepera graculina | Woodswallows, Butcherbirds,...Woodswallows, Butcherbirds, Currawongs and Magpie | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding bird throughout the...Common breeding bird throughout the ACT. Some altitudinal migration. |
Grey CurrawongGrey Currawong | Strepera versicolorStrepera versicolor | Woodswallows, Butcherbirds,...Woodswallows, Butcherbirds, Currawongs and Magpie | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding resident. Never as...Common breeding resident. Never as numerous as the Pied Currawong. |
Spotted DoveSpotted Dove | Streptopelia chinesisStreptopelia chinesis | Pigeons and DovesPigeons and Doves | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Escapee or released; one breeding...Escapee or released; one breeding attempt reported from the ACT. Established breeding population in Queanbeyan, NSW. | |
ApostlebirdApostlebird | Struthidea cinereaStruthidea cinerea | Bowerbird, Ravens, Chough and...Bowerbird, Ravens, Chough and Apostlebird | ![]() |
Rare vagrant in the ACT.Rare vagrant in the ACT. | |||
Common MynaCommon Myna | Sturnus tristisSturnus tristis | Thrushes, Starlings and BulbulThrushes, Starlings and Bulbul | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding resident of the...Common breeding resident of the populated area. There is a tendency for it to spread to the country. |
Common StarlingCommon Starling | Sturnus vulgarisSturnus vulgaris | Thrushes, Starlings and BulbulThrushes, Starlings and Bulbul | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding resident throughout...Common breeding resident throughout much of the ACT. An introduced species. |
Black HoneyeaterBlack Honeyeater | Sugomel nigerSugomel niger | HoneyeatersHoneyeaters | ![]() |
Data | Rare vagrant.Rare vagrant. | ||
Australasian GrebeAustralasian Grebe | Tachybaptus novaehollandiaeTachybaptus novaehollandiae | Grebes, Darter and CormorantsGrebes, Darter and Cormorants | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Common breeding resident.Common breeding resident. | |
Australian ShelduckAustralian Shelduck | Tadorna tardornoidesTadorna tardornoides | Swan and DucksSwan and Ducks | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Breeding resident in small numbers.Breeding resident in small numbers. | |
Double-barred FinchDouble-barred Finch | Taeniopygia bichenoviiTaeniopygia bichenovii | FinchesFinches | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Uncommon breeding resident of...Uncommon breeding resident of grasslands and forests on the tablelands, usually in the vicinity of water. | |
Zebra FinchZebra Finch | Taeniopygia guttataTaeniopygia guttata | FinchesFinches | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Uncommon irruptive species; flocks...Uncommon irruptive species; flocks are sighted every few years. Many escapees or released birds are reported. | |
Australian White IbisAustralian White Ibis | Threskiornis moluccaThreskiornis molucca | Pelican, Egrets, Herons, Ibis,...Pelican, Egrets, Herons, Ibis, Spoonbills and Storks | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Common breeding visitor in varying...Common breeding visitor in varying numbers. | |
Straw-necked IbisStraw-necked Ibis | Threskiornis spinicollisThreskiornis spinicollis | Pelican, Egrets, Herons, Ibis,...Pelican, Egrets, Herons, Ibis, Spoonbills and Storks | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Fairly common non-breeding visitor...Fairly common non-breeding visitor in varying numbers. | |
Red-backed KingfisherRed-backed Kingfisher | Todiramphus pyrrhopygiusTodiramphus pyrrhopygius | Kookaburra, Kingfishers, Bee-eater...Kookaburra, Kingfishers, Bee-eater and Dollarbird | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Rare non-breeding vagrant.Rare non-breeding vagrant. | |
Sacred KingfisherSacred Kingfisher | Todiramphus sanctusTodiramphus sanctus | Kookaburra, Kingfishers, Bee-eater...Kookaburra, Kingfishers, Bee-eater and Dollarbird | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Widespread, but uncommon breeding...Widespread, but uncommon breeding migrant. |
Black-tailed Native-henBlack-tailed Native-hen | Tribonyx ventralisTribonyx ventralis | RailsRails | ![]() |
Data | Rare non-breeding vagrant.Rare non-breeding vagrant. | ||
Scaly-breasted LorikeetScaly-breasted Lorikeet | Trichoglossus chlorolepidotusTrichoglossus chlorolepidotus | ParrotsParrots | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Rare non-breeding vagrant. Some...Rare non-breeding vagrant. Some birds are probably escapees. | |
Rainbow LorikeetRainbow Lorikeet | Trichoglossus haematodusTrichoglossus haematodus | ParrotsParrots | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | This species is difficult to...This species is difficult to assess. Escapees no doubt occur, but there are also wild birds and occasionally breeding. These should be regarded as rare visitors. It appears that a permanent local population has not yet been established. |
Wood SandpiperWood Sandpiper | Tringa glareolaTringa glareola | Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds | ![]() |
Data | Rare non-breeding migrant.Rare non-breeding migrant. | ||
Common GreenshankCommon Greenshank | Tringa nebulariaTringa nebularia | Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds | ![]() |
Data | Uncommon non-breeding migrant.Uncommon non-breeding migrant. | ||
Marsh SandpiperMarsh Sandpiper | Tringa stagnatilisTringa stagnatilis | Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds | ![]() |
Data | Rare non-breeding migrant in our...Rare non-breeding migrant in our area. | ||
Common BlackbirdCommon Blackbird | Turdus merulaTurdus merula | Thrushes, Starlings and BulbulThrushes, Starlings and Bulbul | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Call | Common breeding resident of the...Common breeding resident of the built up area of Canberra, and also along creeks and rivers. Seen only occasionally elsewhere. |
Song ThrushSong Thrush | Turdus philomelosTurdus philomelos | Thrushes, Starlings and BulbulThrushes, Starlings and Bulbul | There have been no recent records...There have been no recent records of this introduced species and it is regarded as locally extinct. | ||||
Red-chested Button-quailRed-chested Button-quail | Turnix pyrrhothoraxTurnix pyrrhothorax | Button-quailButton-quail | Data | Rare irruptive visitor, the only...Rare irruptive visitor, the only records between September and February. | |||
Painted Button-quailPainted Button-quail | Turnix variusTurnix varius | Button-quailButton-quail | ![]() |
Data | Rare breeding resident in small...Rare breeding resident in small numbers. | ||
Little Button-quailLittle Button-quail | Turnix veloxTurnix velox | Button-quailButton-quail | Data | Rare non-breeding summer migrant.Rare non-breeding summer migrant. | |||
Eastern Barn OwlEastern Barn Owl | Tyto javanicaTyto javanica | Nocturnal BirdsNocturnal Birds | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Rare irruptive non-breeding...Rare irruptive non-breeding visitor. | |
Masked OwlMasked Owl | Tyto novaehollandiaeTyto novaehollandiae | Nocturnal BirdsNocturnal Birds | Data | Rare non-breeding vagrant in the...Rare non-breeding vagrant in the ACT. | |||
Masked LapwingMasked Lapwing | Vanellus milesVanellus miles | Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Common breeding resident in all...Common breeding resident in all suitable grasslands, including urban sporting fields. | |
Banded LapwingBanded Lapwing | Vanellus tricolorVanellus tricolor | Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds | ![]() |
Garden | Data | There have been no recent...There have been no recent sightings. The species is presumed to be extinct in the ACT. | |
Bassian ThrushBassian Thrush | Zoothera lunulataZoothera lunulata | Thrushes, Starlings and BulbulThrushes, Starlings and Bulbul | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Uncommon breeding resident of the...Uncommon breeding resident of the wetter higher forests. Some birds are altitudinal migrants; during the winter these can be found in scrub thickets on the tablelands. | |
SilvereyeSilvereye | Zosterops lateralisZosterops lateralis | SilvereyeSilvereye | ![]() |
Garden | Data | Common breeding resident, with much...Common breeding resident, with much of the local population migrating. Other Silvereyes pass through, while many migrants spend the cooler months here. |