Disease affects parrot species

Wildlife Victoria

This poor bird (pictured) is suffering from a deadly disease called beak and feather disease.

Beak and feather only affects parrot species of birds.

It causes infected birds to lose their feathers and their beak becomes overgrown, making it impossible for the bird to eat. Very sadly, they eventually starve to death.

Beak and feather is a horrible highly contagious disease, that can impact whole flocks of birds.

It is for this reason we do not encourage bird feeding stations and the feeding of wild bird as it becomes a communal spot for them to spread the disease through contact.

So if you have a bird feeder to bring our beautiful native parrot species to your yard, consider disposing of it and instead planting some beautiful native trees and bushes to entice them instead.

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