Species Checklist

The official fifty

Every Brisbane Air 50 species, grouped by Air Points tier — from Abundant (easiest to find) up to the single Legendary species. Spotting something not on this list still counts, just without a tier — see the rules.

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Start your own research

This list won't tell you where to find each species — working out habitat, timing and movement is part of the challenge. These are the same tools real Brisbane birders use to do exactly that.

eBird

See what's actually been recorded around Brisbane recently, and browse hotspot maps built from real birders' own checklists.

BirdLife Australia

Species profiles covering habitat, identification and behaviour — a good first stop for learning what you're actually looking for.

Birds Queensland

Brisbane's local birding club — outings, field trips and an identification gallery run by people who know these species well.

Queensland Wader Study Group

Focused on Moreton Bay's shorebirds — worth checking if you're chasing a wading species like the Eastern Curlew.

iNaturalist

Upload a photo for help with identification, and browse other people's confirmed sightings from around the region.