Magpie Takes Top Spot in Aussie Bird Count Survey

Magpie takes top spot in Aussie Bird Count survey

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Aussie Bird Count: Magpies on top after Australia counted a record-breaking 5 million birds in one week I Australian Rural & Regional News

BirdLife Australia, Media Release, 25 May 2026 The results of BirdLife Australia’s Aussie Bird Count are in with a record breaking 5 million birds counted during the week-long national bird counting frenzy held in October last year. 64,000 Australians took part in the Count in the 12th year running of what has arguably become Australia’s most popular citizen science event. A swooping magpie. Photo: Carol Hancock. The Australian Magpie swooped i…

Magpies Top Aussie Bird Count

More than 5 million birds have been counted in BirdLife Australia’s annual Aussie Bird Count, smashing previous tallies as the Australian Magpie claimed the top spot. The nationwide survey drew 64,000 participants, who logged backyard and local sightings in one of the country’s biggest citizen-science efforts. Organisers say the results offer a snapshot of how birds are faring across Australia’s changing landscapes. The Australian Magpie’s domin…