An investigation is underway after a wildlife carer made the shocking discovery.
The Victorian Conservation Regulator is investigating the death of more than 100 little corellas in the state's north-west.A wildlife carer says the birds found in Barmah showed signs of poisoningBohollow Wildlife Shelter's Kirsty Ramadan was called out to the Barmah area to collect what she thought would be a few sick birds.
"We opened up the gizzard to get a sample of what they consumed and inside was a green stain, which is indicative of rodent poisons." The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning acknowledged that native birds could be attracted to poisoned grain intended to kill rodents. Authorities do not want to rule out the possibility of disease, such as psittacine beak and feather disease, which has caused native bird deaths in Victoria.
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