What bird won the 2025 Australian Bird of the Year poll?

The swift parrot won the 2025 Australian Bird of the Year poll.

Which bird has placed second in the past three competitions?

The tawny frogmouth has placed second in the past three Australian Bird of the Year competitions.

What is the status of the Baudin's black cockatoo, a newcomer to the poll?

The Baudin's black cockatoo, a newcomer to the poll, has landed in second place, but conservationists fear the species is under greater pressure due to planned bauxite mining expansions in its native habitat.

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Swift Parrot Snatches Australian Bird of the Year 2025 Title in Dramatic Finish

15 Oct, 2025

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Summary

Tawny frogmouth has placed second in past three competitions
Baudin's black cockatoo, a newcomer, lands in second place
Swift parrot wins title after last-minute surge in final voting

Swift Parrot Snatches Australian Bird of the Year 2025 Title in Dramatic Finish

On Thursday, the winner of the 2025 Australian Bird of the Year poll will be crowned. Bird enthusiasts can tune in to a live stream to witness the announcement between 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm AEDT.

The tawny frogmouth, a beloved species, has consistently placed second in the past three biennial competitions. In the final stages of the 2023 poll, it even led the vote, but the swift parrot ultimately soared past it on the final day to claim the title.

This year, a newcomer to the poll, the Baudin's black cockatoo, has surprisingly landed in second place. This dark-feathered, white-cheeked bird with a distinctive call is endemic to Western Australia's southwest and faces growing conservation concerns due to planned bauxite mining expansions in its native habitat.