Australia is host to a wide range of migratory birds both within the country and international. As such, many migratory birds can be seen in Australia during certain times of the year.
Check out the links for specific reference information and tools regarding the diverse range of migratory birds, where they’ve come from and where they can be found.
Birdlife International: Migratory Birds and Flyways provides detailed information on the 8 major migratory flyways.
Birdlife Australia: Migratory Shorebirds Program is a dedicated guide to Australia’s migratory shorebird conservation programs and provides interesting and important data.
Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment: Migratory Birds: Australia provides critical habitat for millions of migratory birds each year and the Australian Government has recognised the importance in protecting and nurturing migratory bird populations.
Australian Government Department of the Environment and Energy: Australia’s Migratory Waterbirds and their Habitats offers a detailed guide with Australia’s flyway maps, habitat descriptions and locations, and information pertaining to Australia’s migratory birds.
Australian Geographic: Flying for their Lives is a really interesting article by Ann Jones on migratory shorebirds and the incredible journeys they undertake every year.