August 25, 2024 Bald eagle believed to be injured in Missouri was just ‘too fat to fly,’ wildlife officials say A bald eagle that appeared to have trouble flying was healthy, according to officials who say the bird was just weighed down after feasting on roadkill.
August 19, 2024 Food truck offers insurance policy after hungry birds cause issue among customers A traveling food truck is offering an insurance policy for customers. If a bird swoops down to grab the meal before consumption, paying customers will get a meal replacement.
August 10, 2024 American hunters warned as eagle population faces serious threat A U.S. Geological Survey report shows eagles have high rates of lead poisonings, which impacts the bird's population. An expert is now issuing a warning tied to hunters and ammunition.
July 31, 2024 Maine residents report rare 'devil bird' sightings Maine residents have been reporting rare sightings of an anhinga, known as the "devil bird." The winged creatures are native to the south regions of the U.S.
July 30, 2024 Arizona sergeant rescues baby eagle trapped under his patrol vehicle Officers with the Mohave County Sheriff's Office in Arizona rescued a baby eagle from underneath a patrol vehicle. Law enforcement is now working with a nonprofit to help the bird.
July 26, 2024 Texas woman rescues baby bird by keeping it warm in tortilla A Mississippi kite was rescued by Katie Adlong in Amarillo, Texas when she found it on the ground near her home and kept it warm by wrapping the small bird, now named Taquito, in a warm tortilla before the wildlife rehabilitation team arrived.
July 19, 2024 Bald eagle attacks prompt warning from Alaska officials Officials in Kodiak, Alaska, are warning locals to be aware of eagles behaving aggressively after three recent bird attacks at a harbor left victims in stitches.
July 18, 2024 'Potty-mouthed' parrot finds home in New York after hundreds apply to adopt him The Niagara SPCA in Niagara Falls, New York, shared several updates on Facebook about a parrot who was adopted and known for his foul mouth and sharing of curse words.
July 16, 2024 4 new Colorado poultry workers have contracted bird flu, health officials confirm Bird flu was detected in four Colorado poultry workers. All illnesses were relatively mild, with common respiratory infection symptoms like coughing and sore throat.
July 12, 2024 In a potential outbreak, is bird flu testing available for humans? What to know Currently, H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu) testing is provided only by governmental health departments. Here's what to know in the event of a human outbreak of bird flu.
