Tests reveal what's causing lorikeets to die on South Coast

Grace Crivellaro
Updated April 16 2021 - 3:12pm, first published April 15 2021 - 3:13pm
LORIKEET DEATHS: Shoalhaven Zoo & Adventure World Zookeeper Cody Troy with a rainbow lorikeet. Image: Grace Crivellaro
LORIKEET DEATHS: Shoalhaven Zoo & Adventure World Zookeeper Cody Troy with a rainbow lorikeet. Image: Grace Crivellaro

An increase of dead rainbow lorikeets along the South Coast has animal advocates concerned, with early tests revealing a widespread bacteria could be the cause.

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Grace Crivellaro

Court reporter for the Illawarra Mercury.

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