Australian bird of the year 2017: vote for your favourite

From the promiscuous willy wagtail to the magnificent but slightly terrifying cassowary, Australia has an abundance of wonderful native birds. Vote here to determine the bird of the year 2017. A shortlist of 51 species has been selected – if your favourite is not included, you can add it. The poll is open until 9 December. You only get one vote – use it wisely. • Photographs and descriptions courtesy Sean Dooley and BirdLife Australia. Continue reading...