The ‘Checklist of Birds of the Katherine Region’ was compiled by the author over a 28 year period. It includes most of the species with inland distributions which visitors want to see.

Sites at which these birds may be observed are all within a 200 kilometre drive (up to 2 hours travel) from Katherine, ranging from the Victoria River crossing 192 kilometres to the southwest; 198 kilometres north to Gunlom (Waterfall Creek) in the southern part of Kakadu National Park;  and Mataranka 102 Kilometres to the southeast.

Specific locations are provided for some species.

The status and notes, although brief, are intended to assist in planning a visit to the region and aid observations in the field.

The order of birds in the checklist conforms with "The Slater Field Guide to Australian Birds".

KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THE CHECKLIST
	= recorded breeding.		= permanent resident.
	= common.		= rare.
	= irregular visitor.		= uncommon
	= migrant.		= vagrant.