TOTAL
723
(33rd )
Breeding Endemic
353
Landbirds
501
Seabirds
106
Migratory
231
Waterbirds
146
Extinct
7
Extinct in the Wild
0
Globally Threatened
52
(20th )
% threatened
8%
(48th )
Critically Endangered
5
Endangered
25
Vulnerable
22
Near Threatened
32
Least Concern
632
Data Deficient
0
The numbers in brackets refer to the country's rank when compared
to other countries and territories globally.
Australia at a glance
Capital
Canberra
Area
7,741,220 km
2
BirdLife Partner
BirdLife Australia
Species
Total number of birds
723
Globally threatened birds
52
Country endemics
353
Important Bird & Biodiversity Areas
Number of IBAs
310
Total IBA area
43,840,020 ha
Endemic Bird Areas
Number of EBAs
15
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