Many of Australia’s birds are under threat due to habitat destruction (e.g. bushfires), agriculture, predators and invasive species. Many migratory birds are also in decline due to inadequate roost protection and ever-increasing pollution. Action groups are doing what they can to help lessen the threat to our beautiful birds by studying, contributing to science, collecting data and raising awareness of conservation efforts and advocacy. The following links offer a range of conservation-related resources and plans.

The Australian Bird Study Association Inc (ABSA) aims to support, encourage and promote the study of Australian birds and contribute to their conservation.

Birdlife Australia provides excellent information on ornithology, avian taxonomy, data and has as a detailed conservation and advocacy section outlining policies, campaigns and strategies.

Birds Queensland: Queensland Ornithological Society Inc is a great advocate for Australian bird conservation, particularly in Queensland, and the site offers information on conservation and advocacy.

Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment: The Action Plan for Australian Birds 2000 is the Australian Government’s online guide to extinct, threatened and near-threatened Australian birds.

Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment: List of exotic, non-native and invasive bird species in Australia is an excellent source of information on exotic and non-native bird species in Australia, including invasive species such as the ever-present Indian Myna.