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December 7, 2022

Endangered seabird at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park caught on camera for first time

The National Park Service said Tuesday that the endangered ʻakēʻakē seabird had been documented emerging from its burrow on the Mauna Loa volcano for the first time.

November 27, 2022

Nebraska reports state's 13th case of bird flu

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture reported the state's 13th case of avian influenza on Saturday, resulting in the killing of 1.8 million chickens.

November 16, 2022

Mexico to start vaccinating birds to prevent the spread of H5N1

Mexico is going to start vaccinating birds in high-risk areas to prevent the spread of H5N1 in their farms. Last month they detected a severe strain in a commercial farm in Nuevo Leon.

November 15, 2022

British supermarkets rationing eggs as avian flu disrupts supply

As Britain faces their largest outbreak of the avian flu, supermarkets started to ration eggs due to the number of cases seen on farms resulting in a shortage of turkeys and chickens.

November 14, 2022

Quebec's gannets continue to fascinate marine biologists

Northern gannets have been recognized as fiercely loyal to their home and mate. Before flying south for the winter, gannets mate again and raise new chicks on their exact nesting spot.

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.