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Welcome to B.O.K.I. 
Birds of King Island

King Island is the home of

9 endemic bird sub-species, 3 of which are critically endangered.

King Island hosts

10 of the 12 Tasmanian species and both international and national migratory birds pass through or stay over.

King Island is a MUST for keen birders

With over 200 bird species recorded, King Island is a beautiful, tranquil place to visit.

WINGS ON KING
Bird monitoring
A Project to find and tell the stories of the birds of King Island.

Open for all bird enthusiasts. Help collect data from over 60 sites situated across the island including on private land.

A great way to discover the birds of King Island and visit beautiful, secret places.

Come and give us a hand.
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WINGS ON KING
next survey​

​Thursday 24 to Sunday 27 April  2025

Future years Thursday to Sunday:

  • The last weekend in April

  • The second weekend in November 

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King Island is home and host to a wide range of birds. Species present on the island varies according to the time of year and the weather conditions. A number of birds, such as the Flame Robin and Grey Fantail, migrate  across Bass Strait in the spring and autumn, but several remain and breed and many more are residents all year. 

Birding Hotspots
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King Island has several threatened bird species including 3 that have been identified as Critically Endangered.  These indicate that environmentally, all on King Island is not well. Because of this, a Conservation Action Plan is now in place that aims to recover all threatened species and their habitats.

Threatened Bird Conservation Action Plan

​King Island is one of the world's best kept secrets. With  miles of untouched beaches, local food produce of the highest standard, nature walks and wildlife, friendly locals and much more. Learn more about visiting King Island.

Visit Us At King Island
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 We request that all Participants of the Wings On King Project follow the BirdLife Australia's Guidelines for Ethical Birding when visiting and participating on a survey. Please visit our code of ethics page to learn more.

Code Of Ethics
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Get in touch for any information regarding the King Island, birds and our projects and surveys

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