Little Beaks

Companion bird sanctuary & Global advocate for avian welfare

Millions of pet birds worldwide live unseen lives of neglect and misunderstanding.

At Little Beaks, we provide lifelong sanctuary for small companion birds in Western Australia, while advocating globally for improved bird welfare and awareness.

Our approach is grounded in a simple principle:
Companion birds are complex individuals with distinct physical, mental, emotional, and behavioural needs.

Meeting those needs—through informed care, appropriate environments, and protection from harm—is central to bird welfare.

Found a wild bird?

If you are concerned about a wild bird, please see our Wild Bird resource page for guidance.

Little Beaks is not licensed to care for wild birds.

Every bird needs care that supports their wellbeing and natural behaviour

  • Two budgies facing each other, beak to beak, one lining slightly further into the other

    Championing pet bird welfare since 2015

    From a small online effort to a registered charity, Little Beaks works to improve the lives of companion birds through care, education, and advocacy.

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    Home to 600+ birds

    Across six aviaries, birds at Little Beaks live in safe, natural spaces that support socialisation and natural behaviours.

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    1000+ lives saved

    Since 2015, Little Beaks has helped birds find safety and better outcomes through sanctuary care, assisted rehoming, and education.

Why Little Beaks exists

Little Beaks is a companion bird sanctuary and welfare organisation based in Perth, Western Australia.

We provide lifelong sanctuary for birds who require special or ongoing care, including those with disabilities or complex needs.

But sanctuary is only part of our work. Many companion birds are bred and kept in ways that ignore their natural needs for flight, flock life, and social interaction.

Little Beaks exists to care for affected birds while also advocating for better welfare and a future where companion birds are truly understood.

Let’s flock together for bird welfare

Your contributions help us rescue, feed, house, and provide vital medical care for hundreds of birds.

How Your Support Can Make a Difference

  • Supporting care costs via PayPal or direct bank transfer

  • Covering vet bills directly

  • Dropping off fresh food, native foliage, or supplies

  • Recycling through Containers for Change

  • Purchasing Little Beaks merchandise

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    PayPal or Direct Deposit

    Send your support instantly

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    Medical Costs

    Help cover life-saving medical care

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    Containers for Change

    Turn your empties into full bellies

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    Wear your support

    Shop Little Beaks merch

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    Contributions

    Foliage, fresh food, and other non-monetary items

Every act of kindness helps create a safe, happy future for the birds in our care.

From the tiny budgie learning to trust again, to the elderly weiro learning to fly for the first time—your support helps writes their next chapter.

At capacity, but still here for emergencies.

New intake requests are paused while we provide critical care to the birds already with us.

Little Beaks is proudly registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), ensuring full transparency and accountability in everything we do.


Little Beaks acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.