The southern boobook owl was named Australia's Bird of the Year 2025 in a national conservation awareness contest.

The Australian Bird of the Year for 2025 is the southern boobook owl, a small nocturnal bird known for its remarkable camouflage that makes it resemble a tree branch or log. Despite its owl-like appearance, it is not an owl but a member of the hawk-owl family. The bird was selected in a national competition highlighting native species and conservation awareness.