Avian Journals
From well-being and nature to culture and conservation, we share what matters to modern birders. Written by the LYFER team, guest writers, and our community, these journals reflect our unique take on all things birds.

Sticky Beak: A Modern Birder’s Guide to Bills
[Estimated read: 8 minutes] In Aussie slang, a “sticky beak” means poking your nose into something that’s not your business. Today, we’re kind of doing that, only our business is birds. We’re takin...
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The New Global Bird List Is Here
It didn’t make front-page news, but it probably should have. On June 11, 2025, the bird world quietly did something huge. For the first time ever, scientists, bird organisations, and app-makers fr...
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Part 2: Predators of the Golden-shouldered Parrot - A Battle for Survival.
[Estimated read: 5 minutes] This is the second article in our Avian Journal series. Where we’re continuing to shed light on the challenges facing the endangered Golden-shouldered Parrot conservati...
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Part 1: Golden-shouldered Parrot - Searching for a return to the Golden Years - The Ant-bed Parrot.
.With fewer than 800 remaining in the world, the Golden-shouldered Parrot is a striking symbol of beauty on the brink. This is an extraordinary bird, and it desperately needs our help. Nestled in...
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