Bird Info

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
Call
ApostlebirdApostlebird Struthidea cinereaStruthidea cinerea Bowerbird, Ravens, Chough and...Bowerbird, Ravens, Chough and Apostlebird Rare vagrant in the ACT.Rare vagrant in the ACT.
Australasian BitternAustralasian Bittern Botaurus poiciloptilusBotaurus poiciloptilus Pelican, Egrets, Herons, Ibis,...Pelican, Egrets, Herons, Ibis, Spoonbills and Storks Data
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.
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).
Australasian GrebeAustralasian Grebe Tachybaptus novaehollandiaeTachybaptus novaehollandiae Grebes, Darter and CormorantsGrebes, Darter and Cormorants Garden Data Common breeding resident.Common breeding resident.
Australasian PipitAustralasian Pipit Anthus novaeseelandiaeAnthus novaeseelandiae Larks and PipitLarks and Pipit Garden Data Common breeding resident. Some...Common breeding resident. Some altitudinal migration.
Australasian ShovelerAustralasian Shoveler Anas rhynchotisAnas rhynchotis Swan and DucksSwan and Ducks Garden Data Fairly common breeding visitorFairly common breeding visitor
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.
Australian HobbyAustralian Hobby Falco longipennisFalco longipennis RaptorsRaptors Garden Data Uncommon migrant. Many birds leave...Uncommon migrant. Many birds leave the ACT after breeding.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Australian Painted SnipeAustralian Painted Snipe Rostratula australisRostratula australis Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds Data Rare non-breeding summer visitor.Rare non-breeding summer visitor.
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.
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.
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.
Australian ShelduckAustralian Shelduck Tadorna tardornoidesTadorna tardornoides Swan and DucksSwan and Ducks Garden Data Breeding resident in small numbers.Breeding resident in small numbers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Baillon's CrakeBaillon's Crake Porzana pusillaPorzana pusilla RailsRails Data Rare, warm weather visitor.Rare, warm weather visitor.
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.
Bar-shouldered DoveBar-shouldered Dove Geopelia humeralisGeopelia humeralis Pigeons and DovesPigeons and Doves Data Rare non-breeding visitor.Rare non-breeding visitor.
Bar-tailed GodwitBar-tailed Godwit Limosa lapponicaLimosa lapponica Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds Data Rare non-breeding migrant.Rare non-breeding migrant.
Barking OwlBarking Owl Ninox connivensNinox connivens Nocturnal BirdsNocturnal Birds Garden Data Rare non-breeding vagrant locally.Rare non-breeding vagrant locally.
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.
Bell MinerBell Miner Manorina melanophrysManorina melanophrys HoneyeatersHoneyeaters Garden Data Rare vagrant.Rare vagrant.
Black FalconBlack Falcon Falco subnigerFalco subniger RaptorsRaptors Garden Data Rare non-breeding visitor in small...Rare non-breeding visitor in small numbers.
Black HoneyeaterBlack Honeyeater Sugomel nigerSugomel niger HoneyeatersHoneyeaters Data Rare vagrant.Rare vagrant.
Black KiteBlack Kite Milvus migransMilvus migrans RaptorsRaptors Garden Data Rare non-breeding vagrant.Rare non-breeding vagrant.
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.
Black-chinned HoneyeaterBlack-chinned Honeyeater Melithreptus gularisMelithreptus gularis HoneyeatersHoneyeaters Data Very rare vagrant; first endorsed...Very rare vagrant; first endorsed records Jun 2007.
Black-eared CuckooBlack-eared Cuckoo Chalites osculansChalites osculans CuckoosCuckoos Data Rare non-breeding vagrant.Rare non-breeding vagrant.
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.
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.
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.
Black-necked StorkBlack-necked Stork Ephippiorhynchus asiaticusEphippiorhynchus asiaticus Pelican, Egrets, Herons, Ibis,...Pelican, Egrets, Herons, Ibis, Spoonbills and Storks Data Rare vagrant.Rare vagrant.
Black-shouldered KiteBlack-shouldered Kite Elanus axillarisElanus axillaris RaptorsRaptors Garden Data Uncommon breeding species in...Uncommon breeding species in varying numbers.
Black-tailed Native-henBlack-tailed Native-hen Tribonyx ventralisTribonyx ventralis RailsRails Data Rare non-breeding vagrant.Rare non-breeding vagrant.
Black-winged StiltBlack-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopusHimantopus himantopus Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds Data Uncommon non-breeding irregular...Uncommon non-breeding irregular visitor.
Blue-billed DuckBlue-billed Duck Oxyura australisOxyura australis Swan and DucksSwan and Ducks Data Rare vagrant in the ACTRare vagrant in the ACT
Blue-faced HoneyeaterBlue-faced Honeyeater Entomyzon cyanotisEntomyzon cyanotis HoneyeatersHoneyeaters Data Rare vagrant.Rare vagrant.
Blue-winged ParrotBlue-winged Parrot Neophema chrysostomaNeophema chrysostoma ParrotsParrots Data Rare vagrant in our area.Rare vagrant in our area.
BrolgaBrolga Grus rubicundaGrus rubicunda Brolga and BustardBrolga and Bustard Data Regarded as extinct in the ACT.Regarded as extinct in the ACT.
Brown FalconBrown Falcon Falco berigoraFalco berigora RaptorsRaptors Garden Data Resident breeding species in small...Resident breeding species in small numbers with juveniles moving away.
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.
Brown GoshawkBrown Goshawk Accipiter fasciatusAccipiter fasciatus RaptorsRaptors Garden Data Call Breeding migrant in small numbers...Breeding migrant in small numbers with some irregular movement.
Brown QuailBrown Quail Coturnix pypsilophoraCoturnix pypsilophora QuailQuail Garden Data Call Rare breeding visitor.Rare breeding visitor.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brush BronzewingBrush Bronzewing Phaps elegansPhaps elegans Pigeons and DovesPigeons and Doves Data Rare resident in restricted...Rare resident in restricted habitat; probably breeds here.
Brush CuckooBrush Cuckoo Cacomantis variolosusCacomantis variolosus CuckoosCuckoos Data Uncommon breeding migrant in the...Uncommon breeding migrant in the ACT.
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.
Buff-banded RailBuff-banded Rail Gallirallus philippensisGallirallus philippensis RailsRails Data Uncommon breeding summer migrant.Uncommon breeding summer migrant.
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.
Bush Stone-curlewBush Stone-curlew Burhinus grallariusBurhinus grallarius Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds Call Probably extinct in the ACT.Probably extinct in the ACT.
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.
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.
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.
Chestnut TealChestnut Teal Anas castaneaAnas castanea Swan and DucksSwan and Ducks Garden Data Uncommon breeding resident.Uncommon breeding resident.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Collared SparrowhawkCollared Sparrowhawk Accipiter cirrocephalusAccipiter cirrocephalus RaptorsRaptors Garden Data Call Uncommon breeding migrant with most...Uncommon breeding migrant with most individuals leaving in winter.
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.
Common BronzewingCommon Bronzewing Phaps chalcopteraPhaps chalcoptera Pigeons and DovesPigeons and Doves Garden Data Widely distributed uncommon...Widely distributed uncommon breeding species.
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.
Common GreenshankCommon Greenshank Tringa nebulariaTringa nebularia Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds Data Uncommon non-breeding migrant.Uncommon non-breeding migrant.
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 SandpiperCommon Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucosActitis hypoleucos Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds Data Rare non-breeding migrant in the...Rare non-breeding migrant in the ACT.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Crimson ChatCrimson Chat Epthianura tricolorEpthianura tricolor HoneyeatersHoneyeaters Data Awaiting elevation to the ACT list.Awaiting elevation to the ACT list.
Crimson RosellaCrimson Rosella Platycercus elegansPlatycercus elegans ParrotsParrots Garden Data Call Common breeding resident.Common breeding resident.
Curlew SandpiperCurlew Sandpiper Calidris ferrugineaCalidris ferruginea Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds Data Uncommon non-breeding migrant.Uncommon non-breeding migrant.
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.
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.
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.
Double-banded PloverDouble-banded Plover Charadrius bicinctusCharadrius bicinctus Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds Data Rare non-breeding visitor.Rare non-breeding visitor.
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.
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.
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.
Eastern Barn OwlEastern Barn Owl Tyto javanicaTyto javanica Nocturnal BirdsNocturnal Birds Garden Data Rare irruptive non-breeding...Rare irruptive non-breeding visitor.
Eastern CurlewEastern Curlew Numenius madagascariensisNumenius madagascariensis Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds Data Rare non-breeding migrant.Rare non-breeding migrant.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
EmuEmu Dromaius novaehollandiaeDromaius novaehollandiae EmuEmu Data Uncommon breeding resident in a...Uncommon breeding resident in a very limited area.
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.
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.
Eurasian Tree SparrowEurasian Tree Sparrow Passer montanusPasser montanus FinchesFinches Data Rare non-breeding visitor. May be...Rare non-breeding visitor. May be under-reported.
European GoldfinchEuropean Goldfinch Carduelis carduelisCarduelis carduelis FinchesFinches Garden Data Common breeding resident in...Common breeding resident in suitable terrain in the ACT.
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.
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.
Flame RobinFlame Robin Petroica phoeniceaPetroica phoenicea RobinsRobins Garden Data Call Common breeding altitudinal...Common breeding altitudinal migrant.
Fork-tailed SwiftFork-tailed Swift Apus pacificusApus pacificus SwiftsSwifts Garden Data Rare summer migrant in the ACT.Rare summer migrant in the ACT.
Freckled DuckFreckled Duck Stictonetta naevosaStictonetta naevosa Swan and DucksSwan and Ducks Data Uncommon irruptive visitor.Uncommon irruptive visitor.
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.
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.
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.
Glossy Black-CockatooGlossy Black-Cockatoo Calyptorhynchus lathamiCalyptorhynchus lathami CockatoosCockatoos Garden Data Uncommon non-breeding (?) visitor.Uncommon non-breeding (?) visitor.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Grey FalconGrey Falcon Falco hypoleucosFalco hypoleucos RaptorsRaptors Data Rare vagrant in the ACT.Rare vagrant in the ACT.
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.
Grey GoshawkGrey Goshawk Accipiter novaehollandiaeAccipiter novaehollandiae RaptorsRaptors Garden Data Rare non-breeding occasional...Rare non-breeding occasional visitor.
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.
Grey TealGrey Teal Anas gracilisAnas gracilis Swan and DucksSwan and Ducks Garden Data Call Common breeding resident in...Common breeding resident in suitable habitat.
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.
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.
HardheadHardhead Aythya australisAythya australis Swan and DucksSwan and Ducks Garden Data Uncommon breeding visitor.Uncommon breeding visitor.
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.
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.
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.
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.
House SparrowHouse Sparrow Passer domesticusPasser domesticus FinchesFinches Garden Data Common breeding resident.Common breeding resident.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lewin's RailLewin's Rail Lewinia pectoralisLewinia pectoralis RailsRails Data Rare, breeding summer visitor. One...Rare, breeding summer visitor. One winter record.
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.
Little Button-quailLittle Button-quail Turnix veloxTurnix velox Button-quailButton-quail Data Rare non-breeding summer migrant.Rare non-breeding summer 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Little LorikeetLittle Lorikeet Glossopsitta pusillaGlossopsitta pusilla ParrotsParrots Garden Data Rare non-breeding visitor to our...Rare non-breeding visitor to our area.
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.
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.
Little WattlebirdLittle Wattlebird Anthochaera chrysopteraAnthochaera chrysoptera HoneyeatersHoneyeaters Garden Data Rare vagrant in our area.Rare vagrant in our area.
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.
Long-toed StintLong-toed Stint Calidris subminutaCalidris subminuta Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds Data Rare non-breeding vagrant.Rare non-breeding 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.
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.
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.
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.
Masked OwlMasked Owl Tyto novaehollandiaeTyto novaehollandiae Nocturnal BirdsNocturnal Birds Data Rare non-breeding vagrant in the...Rare non-breeding vagrant in the ACT.
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.
MistletoebirdMistletoebird Dicaeum hirundinaceumDicaeum hirundinaceum MistletoebirdMistletoebird Garden Data Uncommon breeding migrant seen...Uncommon breeding migrant seen mostly on the tablelands.
Musk DuckMusk Duck Biziura lobataBiziura lobata Swan and DucksSwan and Ducks Garden Data Uncommon breeding resident.Uncommon breeding resident.
Musk LorikeetMusk Lorikeet Glossopsitta concinnaGlossopsitta concinna ParrotsParrots Garden Data Rare visitor.Rare visitor.
Nankeen KestrelNankeen Kestrel Falco cenchroidesFalco cenchroides RaptorsRaptors Garden Data Fairly common resident breeding...Fairly common resident breeding species, probably with some migration.
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.
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.
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.
Noisy MinerNoisy Miner Manorina melanocephalaManorina melanocephala HoneyeatersHoneyeaters Garden Data Call Common breeding resident.Common breeding resident.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pacific Golden PloverPacific Golden Plover Pluvialis fulvaPluvialis fulva Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds Data Rare non-breeding migrant.Rare non-breeding migrant.
Painted Button-quailPainted Button-quail Turnix variusTurnix varius Button-quailButton-quail Data Rare breeding resident in small...Rare breeding resident in small numbers.
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.
Pallid CuckooPallid Cuckoo Cacomantis pallidusCacomantis pallidus CuckoosCuckoos Garden Data Call Common warm weather breeding...Common warm weather breeding migrant. There are odd winter records.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pied CormorantPied Cormorant Phalacrocorax variusPhalacrocorax varius Grebes, Darter and CormorantsGrebes, Darter and Cormorants Data Rare visitor.Rare 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.
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.
Pink RobinPink Robin Petroica rodinogasterPetroica rodinogaster RobinsRobins Garden Data Rare non-breeding winter migrant.Rare non-breeding winter migrant.
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.
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.
Plum-headed FinchPlum-headed Finch Neochmia modestaNeochmia modesta FinchesFinches Data Rare vagrant or aviary...Rare vagrant or aviary escapee/releasee.
Plumed Whistling DuckPlumed Whistling Duck Dendrocygna eytoniDendrocygna eytoni Swan and DucksSwan and Ducks Data Rare vagrant in this area.Rare vagrant in this area.
Powerful OwlPowerful Owl Ninox strenuaNinox strenua Nocturnal BirdsNocturnal Birds Garden Data Rare breeding resident.Rare breeding resident.
Purple SwamphenPurple Swamphen Porphyrio porphyrioPorphyrio porphyrio RailsRails Garden Data Common breeding resident in...Common breeding resident in suitable terrain throughout the tablelands area.
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.
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.
Red KnotRed Knot Calidris canutusCalidris canutus Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds Data Rare non-breeding migrant.Rare non-breeding migrant.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Red-capped PloverRed-capped Plover Charadrius bicinctusCharadrius bicinctus Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds Data Rare non-breeding visitor.Rare non-breeding visitor.
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.
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.
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.
Red-necked AvocetRed-necked Avocet Recurvirostra novaehollandiaeRecurvirostra novaehollandiae Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds Data Rare non-breeding visitor.Rare non-breeding visitor.
Red-necked StintRed-necked Stint Calidris ruficollisCalidris ruficollis Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds Data Rare non-breeding migrant.Rare non-breeding migrant.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rock DoveRock Dove Columba liviaColumba livia Pigeons and DovesPigeons and Doves Garden Data Common breeding resident.Common breeding resident.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scarlet HoneyeaterScarlet Honeyeater Myzomela sanguinolentaMyzomela sanguinolenta HoneyeatersHoneyeaters Garden Data Rare non-breeding migrant.Rare non-breeding migrant.
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.
Sharp-tailed SandpiperSharp-tailed Sandpiper Calidris acuminataCalidris acuminata Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds Data Common non-breeding migrant.Common non-breeding migrant.
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.
Silver GullSilver Gull Chroicocephalus novaehollandiaeChroicocephalus novaehollandiae Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds Garden Data Common non-breeding (?) resident.Common non-breeding (?) resident.
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.
Singing HoneyeaterSinging Honeyeater Lichenostomus virescensLichenostomus virescens HoneyeatersHoneyeaters Data Rare vagrant from further west.Rare vagrant from further west.
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.
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.
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.
Spangled DrongoSpangled Drongo Dicrurus bracteatusDicrurus bracteatus Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and...Babblers, Sittella, Whistlers and Flycatchers Data Rare vagrant.Rare vagrant.
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
Spiny-cheeked HoneyeaterSpiny-cheeked Honeyeater Acanthagenys rufogularisAcanthagenys rufogularis HoneyeatersHoneyeaters Garden Data Rare vagrant from the inland.Rare vagrant from the inland.
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.
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.
Spotted HarrierSpotted Harrier Circus assimilisCircus assimilis RaptorsRaptors Garden Data Rare non-breeding irregular visitor...Rare non-breeding irregular visitor to our area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Striped HoneyeaterStriped Honeyeater Plectorhyncha lanceolataPlectorhyncha lanceolata HoneyeatersHoneyeaters Data Rare vagrant.Rare vagrant.
Stubble QuailStubble Quail Coturnix pectoralisCoturnix pectoralis QuailQuail Garden Data Uncommon breeding species locally...Uncommon breeding species locally but it is sometimes quite nomadic.
Sulphur-crested CockatooSulphur-crested Cockatoo Cacatua galeritaCacatua galerita CockatoosCockatoos Garden Data Call Common breeding resident and...Common breeding resident and altitudinal migrant.
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.
Superb Fruit-DoveSuperb Fruit-Dove Ptilinopus superbusPtilinopus superbus Pigeons and DovesPigeons and Doves Rare non-breeding vagrant.Rare non-breeding vagrant.
Superb LyrebirdSuperb Lyrebird Menura novaehollandiaeMenura novaehollandiae LyrebirdLyrebird Data Common breeding bird throughout the...Common breeding bird throughout the wetter forests of the ranges.
Superb ParrotSuperb Parrot Polytelis swainsoniiPolytelis swainsonii ParrotsParrots Garden Data Rare visitor. Breeding has been...Rare visitor. Breeding has been recorded in earlier days.
Swamp HarrierSwamp Harrier Circus approximansCircus approximans RaptorsRaptors Garden Data Uncommon breeding resident.Uncommon breeding resident.
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.
Tawny FrogmouthTawny Frogmouth Podargus strigoidesPodargus strigoides Nocturnal BirdsNocturnal Birds Garden Data Call Uncommon breeding resident.Uncommon breeding resident.
Tawny-crowned HoneyeaterTawny-crowned Honeyeater Glyciphila melanopsGlyciphila melanops HoneyeatersHoneyeaters Garden Data Rare vagrant.Rare vagrant.
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.
Turquoise ParrotTurquoise Parrot Neophema pulchellaNeophema pulchella ParrotsParrots Garden Data Rare vagrant.Rare vagrant.
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.
Wedge-tailed EagleWedge-tailed Eagle Aquila audaxAquila audax RaptorsRaptors Garden Data Breeding resident, widely...Breeding resident, widely distributed and occupying very large territories.
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.
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.
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.
Whiskered TernWhiskered Tern Chlidonias hybridaChlidonias hybrida Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds Data Rare non-breeding visitor.Rare non-breeding visitor.
Whistling KiteWhistling Kite Haliastur sphenurusHaliastur sphenurus RaptorsRaptors Garden Data Conspicuous uncommon breeding...Conspicuous uncommon breeding resident, usually present in small numbers.
White-backed SwallowWhite-backed Swallow Cheramoeca leucosternusCheramoeca leucosternus Swallows and MartinsSwallows and Martins Data Rare breeding visitor.Rare breeding visitor.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
White-eared HoneyeaterWhite-eared Honeyeater Lichenostomus leucotisLichenostomus leucotis HoneyeatersHoneyeaters Garden Data Call Breeding resident with some...Breeding resident with some altitudinal migration taking place.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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-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.
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.
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.
Wood SandpiperWood Sandpiper Tringa glareolaTringa glareola Various Water BirdsVarious Water Birds Data Rare non-breeding migrant.Rare non-breeding migrant.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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