Scientists say 5% of common Australian wild birds could have undergone ‘sex reversal’

ABC NEWS (Australia) 2025-08-14

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Scientists say about 5 per cent of common Australian wild birds -- including kookaburras and lorikeets -- could have undergone a 'sex reversal'. It's raised questions about the potential impact chemicals can have on animal hormones.
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