# 'They absolutely destroy a cherry': Lorikeets wipe out Perth orchard

A tiny flock of rainbow lorikeets introduced to WA in 1968 has bred into an almighty problem — with their latest attack taking out all the cherries at a Perth Hills Orchard.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publisher | ABC News Australia |
| Published | 2026-11-13T06:03:32.000Z |
| Section | World |
| Language | en |
| Publisher's article | https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-13/lorikeets-wipe-out-perth-cherry-orchard/107383644 |
| Publishers covering this event | 1 |

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