You have reported a mass bird mortality event (more than 10 birds found dead) in your area. These events are significant and may be due to an outbreak of disease, exposure to toxins or pollutants, or other causes. Birds may function as an indicator species for a problem in the ecosystem, including possible threats to human health. These events are essential to report quickly and your assistance is greatly appreciated.
Please call the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline immediately on 1800 675 888 to report this event.
You will be directed to the relevant State Government authority, and they will advise you on the next steps.
For further information on some potential causes of mass bird mortalities, please follow the links below to Factsheets by Wildlife Health Australia.
Pesticide toxicity: https://wildlifehealthaustralia.com.au/Portals/0/Documents/FactSheets/Avian/Pesticide_Toxicity_in_Australian_Native_Birds.pdf