Bird of the year 2023: six underbirds that deserve your vote

Some of Australia's most recognised feathered denizens have been flying under the popularity radar for far too long

• This year's Guardian/BirdLife Australia bird of the year poll runs from 25 September to 6 October. Nominate your favourite for the shortlist

Is there anything more thrilling than seeing an underbird soar? Keep that in mind when casting your vote in this year's Guardian/Birdlife Australia bird of the year poll.

Previous polls have revealed a shocking bias. Support for some of Australia's most recognised birds has been consistently weak. Let's ruffle some feathers and give these underbirds a chance.