Common pesticide caused mass death of little corellas, NSW environment watchdog confirms

The pesticide fenitrothion caused the mass death of 200 little corellas in Newcastle, with toxicology tests confirming its presence in the birds. Symptoms like paralysis were common among affected birds, including several sulphur crested cockatoos. The EPA is investigating the incident and inviting individuals to come forward with information. Meanwhile, the APVMA is reviewing fenitrothion use following concerns about non-target species toxicity.