Vets and wildlife rescuers offer tips on best ways to take care of injured native birds

This wild galah was not grateful to be picked up when it was found injured.  (Supplied: Jo Spargo)

Australia is home to more than 800 species of birds, from loud, in-your-face cockatoos to tiny, hard-to-spot wrens.

Interacting with birds has been shown to be good for our mental health, with even the sounds of birdsong shown to help reduce depression.