Rainbow lorikeets devastate Perth orchard, strip cherries in five days
Thousands of rainbow lorikeets stripped a Perth Hills orchard of its cherries over five days, causing substantial losses for owner Linda Moore. Moore reported that the birds even targeted green cherries, marking a troubling start to the stone fruit season. Experts warn the pest population, introduced in 1968, is too large for eradication, requiring new management strategies.
Take it further — get the full app and never miss a moment of what's happening in Australia.
This publisher's site can't be shown here due to their security settings.
Open full article →No source link available for this article.
Published 13 Nov 2026, 06:03 UTC · Updated 13 Nov 2026, 06:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
Trending
- Melbourne Uni cuts 179 staff as it bleeds cash for fifth year
- Melbourne art teacher Alice Krause apologizes after racist car park outburst
- Six Victoria fire stations robbed, CFA reviews security amid bushfire risks
- Finnish ambassador says interest in embassy no red herring after viral posts
- Dave Grohl pays tribute to Beaconsfield miner Todd Russell amid energetic Sydney
- Hussey makes call on Australia's best batting line up