Perth’s Garden Birds
Perth’s suburbs are home to rainbow lorikeets, honeyeaters, magpies, wrens, and the iconic carnaby’s black cockatoo. A native garden designed with birds in mind creates a living, musical outdoor space.
Plants That Attract Birds
Grevillea — year-round nectar for honeyeaters. Banksia — seeds for cockatoos, nectar for smaller birds. Hakea — dense shelter and nesting sites. Eucalyptus — hollows for nesting, nectar for lorikeets. Callistemon (bottlebrush) — nectar-rich flowers.
Garden Features
Add a birdbath (change water daily in Perth’s heat). Include dense shrubs for shelter from predators. Layer planting heights (ground cover, shrubs, understory, canopy) for different species. Avoid pesticides.
Creating Your Bird Garden
Connect with Perth native garden designers who can create a bird-friendly planting plan. Also see our Banksia garden guide and comprehensive native guide. For garden maintenance, choose professionals who understand native plant care.