The list of Birds of Australia is in excess of 826 species, depending on how long they sit still to have their photo taken. They range from the smallest bird, the Weebill to the huge, flightless Emu. They include residents, regular visitors who do not breed here and a considerable number of strays. The geography of Australia is extremely diverse, ranging from the snow-capped mountains of the Australian Alps and Tasmania to large deserts, tropical and temperate forests.