Birds have the greatest mobility of all terrestrial creatures and form the principal fauna of small oceanic islands, including Lord Howe, which has substantial breeding populations of land and seabirds. One hundred and eighty five species of birds have been recorded on Lord Howe Island, of which 32 are regular breeders today - fourteen species of seabirds, and eighteen species of landbirds. There are also a number of regular visitors that return at the same time each year on migratory paths.

Land Birds

18 species (18 including subcategories)

Rare visitors and vagrants

134 species (134 including subcategories)

Regular Visiting Birds

11 species (11 including subcategories)

Seabirds

14 species (14 including subcategories)

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• General note on birds (Aves)