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Birds of Queensland

698 bird species have been recorded in Queensland on the eBird network — explore the 692 in the Birbs encyclopedia, and see which are being reported near you right now.

By Birbs Editorial Updated 5 min read
African Collared Dove
Photo: Ron Knight from Seaford, East Sussex, United Kingdom / CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

698 bird species have been recorded in Queensland on eBird, the global citizen-science database run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. 692 of them have a full profile in the Birbs encyclopedia — start with the well-known birds below, browse the complete list, then check which are being reported near you right now.

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Birds to know first

The full checklist — 692 birds of Queensland in our library

More places to explore

Birds of Queensland by bird group

Species lists and counts come from the eBird network; "recorded" means reported by birders to eBird. Tap any bird for its full profile, photos, sounds and ID notes.

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Frequently asked questions

How many bird species are in Queensland?

698 species have been recorded in Queensland on eBird; 692 of them have a full profile on Birbs.

Where can I see birds in Queensland right now?

Use the Birds Near You tool to see species reported near you in the last few days, or browse the full checklist on this page.

Sources & further reading

  1. eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology (regional checklist) (opens in a new tab)
  2. IOC World Bird List (taxonomy & names) (opens in a new tab)
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