'Rainbow magpie': children give their pick for Australian bird of the year

Louis favours the sulphur-crested cockatoo, the lorikeet is Leon's choice, while the all-embracing Matilda loves 'any bird'Australian bird of the year poll 2021The bird of the year competition is a rewarding, yet divisive time for many Guardian readers, and employees.Tensions fly high on social media as debates rage over the deserved victor: should it be the majestic, yet not-in-any-way threatened Australian pelican? The ACT's beloved Gang-gang cockatoo, endangered in the wake of destructive bushfires? Continue reading...