Wingspan (magazine)

"Wingspan" (ISSN 1036-7810) is the quarterly membership magazine of Birds Australia. It was first issued in 1991, replacing the "RAOU Newsletter". The current (2006) Editor is Dr Penny Olsen.

"Wingspan" is a glossy colour magazine that contains articles on wild birds and birding in Australasia and adjacent regions. Regular content includes articles on bird identification, biology and conservation, as well as reviews, letters and coverage of Birds Australia's projects and membership activities. It is largely supported by advertising, most of which is related to birding, such as for binoculars and telescopes, holiday accommodation and bird touring. It is distributed principally to Birds Australia members and is not available for purchase by the general public. It was recognised as 'Best Specialist Periodical' in the Whitley Awards in 2000 and 2003, and as 'Best Zoological Periodical' in 2001.