2024 Aussie Bird Count: The Results Are In!

Last October, nearly 60,000 Australians answered the call during the week-long 2024 Aussie Bird Count, the country’s largest citizen science event, filling the skies and backyards with keen eyes and warm hearts.

Across the nation, more than 4.1 million birds were lovingly counted - a remarkable half a million more than last year. This simple yet powerful act of observation is helping BirdLife Australia weave a clearer picture of our avian biodiversity, revealing how birds continue to adapt to the evolving tapestry of our environment.

The Vibrant Stars of the Count

For the 11th year running, the Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus) reigns supreme - a dazzling parrot that brightens the skies was the most-counted bird in Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia.

Following closely in second place, the Noisy Miner's (Manorina melanocephala) territorial chatter echoes through gardens and bushland alike. This small native honeyeater was the second-most counted bird in Queensland and New South Wales, and the third most-counted bird in South Australia and Victoria.

The iconic, ever-familiar Australian Magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen) placed third and was seen by nearly half of all participants, making it the most widely spotted bird nationwide.

These birds are more than just names on a list - they are companions in our shared journey. Their presence in urban spaces shows their resilience, yet also calls us to nurture richer habitats for the more delicate, quieter bush birds who depend on our care.

Top 3 Birds Counted in Each State and Territory

Across Australia’s states and territories, a varied cast of birds shared the spotlight:

• Queensland - Rainbow Lorikeet, Noisy Miner, Torresian Crow

• Northern Territory - Magpie Goose, Red-collared Lorikeet, Little Corella

• Western Australia - Rainbow Lorikeet, New Holland Honeyeater, Galah

• New South Wales - Rainbow Lorikeet, Noisy Miner, Sulphur-crested Cockatoo

• Australian Capital Territory - Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, Australian Magpie, Crimson Rosella

• South Australia - Rainbow Lorikeet, New Holland Honeyeater, Noisy Miner

• Tasmania - Silver Gull, House Sparrow, Common Blackbird

• Victoria - Rainbow Lorikeet, Australian Magpie, Noisy Miner

• External Territories - House Sparrow, White Tern, Brown Noddy

Why Participation Matters

The Aussie Bird Count is a gentle invitation — to become a citizen scientist, a quiet observer, and a guardian of the natural world. Here at Bellbry Lodge, we treasure these slow, attentive moments with our feathered neighbours. We invite you to share in the experience when the count returns from 20–26 October 2025. Until then, may your days be coloured with calm, curiosity, and the soft flutter of wings overhead.