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Is there a more Australian right of passage than getting swooped by a magpie? Almost everyone has been chased through their local park or street with the clacking of a beak following closely behind.

The catastrophic bushfires of 2019/2020 damaged large areas of habitat for native birds, forcing many to move into new areas in search of food and shelter. BirdLife Australia estimates that over 40% of the Superb Lyrebird’s range was impacted by these bushfires.

Birdwatchers in New South Wales say they're excited to have spotted the rare glossy black-cockatoo in areas where the birds aren't usually seen, but warn it's a sign of serious challenges for the species.

Our small Aussie birds are incredibly diverse; familiar faces include the Welcome Swallow, the New Holland Honeyeater and the Superb Fairy-wren. However, there are other, more secretive species that are being pushed out of our urban areas. Despite their beauty, resourcefulness and importance, small birds are declining across Australia.