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Over 150 species of birds can be found swimming, flying, dabbling and perching in and around Sydney Harbour. Use the site to find out where to look for birds in a range of habitats.

Birds of Sydney Harbour


Introduction to birds
Birds have always been an important and easily seen part of harbour wildlife.


Identifying birds
Birds lists, lessons and outings, field guides, websites and clubs for the beginner birdwatcher.



Where to see birds
Sydney Harbour and surrounding areas provide a diversity of wildlife habitat and natural bushland.

Changing habitats
Changing habitat has both resulted in a decline in some bird species and benefited the populations of other species.

Bird list
An alphabetical list of the birds found in the Sydney region, by common name.

Bird links

Bird references