Dozens of corellas are believed to have been poisoned after animal rescuers found more than 60 "falling out of the sky" near an Adelaide primary school.

Key points: The corellas were found near a primary school in Adelaide's north

The corellas were found near a primary school in Adelaide's north They were taken to a nearby vet, who says they were "likely poisoned"

They were taken to a nearby vet, who says they were "likely poisoned" The cause of death is being investigated by RSPCA SA and Biosecurity SA

The birds were found dead or dying near One Tree Hill Primary School, in Adelaide's north, on Wednesday.

Both long-billed corellas — which is a protected species in South Australia — and short-billed corellas were among those found.

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