AUSTIN (KXAN) — Two rare coastal birds, the Piping Plover and the Brown Booby, are expected to be in Central Texas this July.

Texas has always been full of surprises, and the Red Crowned Parrot is one of the loudest, brightest, and most unexpected!

However, could another similar parrot species establish itself locally in the same manner? ... Could this wild parrot be Texas' new monk parakeet? Story by Ariana Garcia • 3d.

The virus, which mainly affects wild birds and poultry like chickens but also has been found in herds of cows, has been showing up in our wastewater since June. The Central Texas area has not had ...

The bird flu virus infected at least 65 people in the nation this year, including one in Texas. San Antonio Express-News Hearst Newspapers Logo Skip to main content ...

If you have a backyard birth feeder and bird bath, it’s a good idea to take them down. That’s according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The agency also recommends not feeding ducks ...

While bird flu typically affects wild birds, ... Austin health officials encourage anyone who comes across a sick or dead bird to contact the Texas Animal Health Commission at 800-550-8242.

Could this wild parrot be Texas' new monk parakeet? Reported sightings of Nanday parakeets in Texas date back to 2011. By Ariana Garcia , Assistant News Editor Oct 9, 2024 ...