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November 11, 2022

With fall migration approaching, Iowa official limits the movement of live birds in response to bird flu

Iowa veterinarian Jeff Kaisand signed an order limiting the movement of live birds in response to the bird flu. More than a million chickens had to be killed in a recent case.

October 31, 2022

Mexico discovers H5N1 bird flu near US border

Mexico has discovered a strain of H5N1 avian influenza at a farm on the border with the United States on Sunday, one week after their first-ever reported case.

October 29, 2022

Winging it: Young bird may have set distance record by flying non-stop from Alaska to Tasmania

A young bar-tailed godwit — a member of the sandpiper family — may have set a new flight distance record by flying non-stop from Alaska to Tasmania. Here are details about the bird.

October 23, 2022

Avian influenza found in North Carolina, California

Health officials in North Carolina and California report that avian influenza has been detected in some birds as the U.S. sees one of the worst outbreaks in recent years.

October 21, 2022

Mexico reports its first H5N1 bird flu infection

Mexico has reported its first case of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza, according to the World Organization for Animal Health based out of Paris, France.

October 21, 2022

Bird flu has arrived to San Diego County

The dead body of a black swan found at a lake in San Diego County tested positive for avian influenza, according to local officials.

October 20, 2022

Watch this brilliant bird: Apollo, an African grey parrot, amazes internet with his smarts, vocabulary

Apollo the parrot is lighting up the internet with his verbal skills and intelligence. How owners take his training very seriously, and share what methods they use to bring out his talents.

October 12, 2022

Popular penguin exhibit at Albuquerque BioPark Zoo closes due to bird flu concerns

A popular penguin exhibit at a zoo in Albuquerque, New Mexico, will be closed indefinitely. Penguin Chill has shut down as a precaution against bird flu, a highly contagious virus.

October 6, 2022

Fowl play: wild turkey causes chaos after breaking into Ohio home

A video posted by Ohio's Miami Township Police shows a wild turkey trying to make an escape from police captivity.

October 5, 2022

Rescuers save 275 parrots after sanctuary owners refused to evacuate from Hurricane Ian

After a Florida couple refused to evacuate and abandon their flock of exotic birds amid Hurricane Ian, volunteers helped rescue 275 parrots and two lemurs.