Lorikeets in northern New South Wales and southern Queensland are becoming paralyzed, often resulting in death. Scientists are beginning to discover why—but need your help. A new study brings us one ...

A mystery paralysis syndrome is afflicting lorikeet populations in south-east Queensland and northern NSW at a rate scientists say they have never seen Dr Tim Portas pulls the patient from a cardboard ...

Like hummingbirds, Australian rainbow lorikeets eat pollen and nectar. In fact, they have a specialized tongue that allows them to do so. So imagine the surprise of bird experts after discovering of a ...

RSPCA Queensland had four birds surrendered to them in late November, finding all the lorikeets were suffering from Lorikeet Paralysis Syndrome (LPS). The University of Sydney said the disease leaves ...

Lorikeet paralysis syndrome affects birds from south of Grafton to north of Bundaberg. The condition mostly affects rainbow lorikeets, but has also been found in scaly-breasted lorikeets less often.

Think you know everything about our kaleidoscopic lorikeets? Think again. These birds are full of surprises. Loud and belligerent, rainbow lorikeets are the soundtrack of urban Australia. They live so ...

Hundreds of rainbow lorikeets have fallen from the sky in this Aussie town in the past week, paralysed by a mystery illness that has scientists worried. More than 200 paralysed birds were taken into ...