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Birds of the NT


Birds of the NT
Get your wings wet birdwatching in the Northern Territory and discover the rainbow of colour or hear the dawn symphony chorus. More.

Birding locations - Northern Tropics


Birding locations - Tropics
Ruffle your feathers birdwatching in the Top End and explore the rich habitats of Darwin, Kakadu and Arnhem Land. More.

Birding locations - Southern Deserts

Birding locations - Deserts
Spot a rare bird in the grasslands of the Barkly Tablelands and learn why the local Aboriginal people call Whistling Kites, fire-starters. More.

Whether you’re looking for a great number of species or numbers within a species, the Northern Territory is your ideal birdwatching destination.

A huge range of birds call this landscape home, with changing vistas from the desert to the tropical north.

There are four bird species that soar only these skies and cannot be seen anywhere else in the world - the White-throated Grasswren, White-lined Honeyeater, Hooded Parrat and Chestnut Quilled Rock Pigeon.

A further 14 rare species can also be spotted throughout the Northern Territory.

Twitchers can get up close and personal with birds of prey, rare wetland, grassland and woodland species. Hop on board a cruise and float your way through expansive wetlands teeming with birdlife, or trek through the Central Australian landscape to spot a rare Gibberbird.

You can also take a guided walking tour in the Barkly Tablelands or wander through isolated monsoon forests and escarpment country in the Katherine region.

A number of travel programs can provide bird enthusiasts with the chance to enjoy Aboriginal art and culture along the way. So, have a look at our birdwatching deals, grab your binoculars and get birding in the Territory.

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Birdwatching Booklet (PDF, 1Mb)

Podcast - Birdwatching in Kakadu (MP3, 15.3Mb)
Kakadu National Park is home to more than a third of Australia's bird species, making it ideal for birdwatching.

Podcast - Birdwatching at Mary River (MP3, 13.5Mb)
The Mary River catchment area is home to freshwater billabongs, paperbark and monsoon forests which provide visitors with excellent opportunities for bird watching.

Did you know?

Leading association Birds Australia is collaborating with mining companies and Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory to identify “Important Bird Areas” In Kakadu and Arnhem Land.

In 2008, Birds Australia will launch their first training and accreditation program for indigenous guides. Using the well-known Savannah Guides program as a model, Birds Australia plan to build capacity for Aboriginal guides in key locations in the Northern Territory.

The rangers at the Alice Springs Desert Park conduct special bird watching trips for member of local Field Naturalists organisations and any other interested visitors.

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