Lorikeets, with their dazzling rainbow feathers and lively chatter, are a beloved sight across Australia. But in recent summers, their cheerful presence has been noticeably—and heartbreakingly—absent. Each year, lorikeets experience a strange disease that causes paralysis, most likely spread by toxins in their diet, leaving many grounded and helpless.

Hundreds of birds are affected and often found in distress, unable to fly, stand, or walk. Some show signs of hindlimb weakness, while others lose the ability to blink or even swallow.

Fortunately, with swift intervention—including anesthesia, fluid therapy, and crop feeding—many of these birds can recover. After treatment, they are either rehabilitated in care or released back into the wild with a real chance at survival.

We need your help to provide treatment and care to affected birds. Donate now!