An Australian bird, called the rainbow lorikeet, routinely gets drunk from spring to summer. The small birds drink the fermented crimson flower nectar from the Weeping Boer-bean tree. When intoxicated these birds make loud drunken noises which many people find bothersome.

How do rainbow lorikeets get drunk?

Rainbow lorikeets in Adelaide's Botanic Garden have been wreaking havoc after getting 'drunk' on fermented nectar from the Weeping Boer-bean tree. ... Rainbow lorikeets, who are already renowned for their ear-piercing screeching, grow even louder when intoxicated, much to the consternation of residents of the area.

Can a bird get drunk?

There are many documented cases of birds getting drunk and, sadly, injuring themselves by flying into buildings, cars and each other. Because the birds are small creatures, they also can overdose on the fermenting berries and die. Birds aren't alone in their overindulgence.