The disease, known as lorikeet paralysis syndrome or clenched-foot syndrome, has left birds immobile on the sidewalks of suburban Brisbane where they die horrific deaths. Darryl Jones from Griffith University told Daily Mail Australia the disease spreads similar to coronavirus through close contact in the community. Experts said the newly discovered lorikeet paralysis syndrome has killed hundreds of birds this season. Professor Jones said lorikeet paralysis syndrome slowly spreads through the body of the beloved Australian bird until their lungs seize and they suffocate. 'It's incredibly alarming there are hundreds of birds dying in a horrible way right no - I've been sent images of 24 birds under one tree all dead.'

Source: Daily Mail May 01, 2020 08:36 UTC