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Avian Influenza in Birds: Causes and How It Spreads
May 3, 2024 · Wild aquatic birds include waterbirds (waterfowl) such as ducks, geese, swans, gulls, and terns, and shorebirds, such as storks, plovers, and sandpipers. Wild aquatic birds, …
Current Situation: Bird Flu in Wild Birds | Bird Flu | CDC
May 2, 2024 · Wild aquatic birds, including gulls, terns, and shorebirds, and wild waterfowl, such as ducks, geese, and swans, are considered reservoirs (natural hosts) for bird flu viruses. …
What birds are most likely to carry avian flu? - Birdful
Nov 18, 2023 · Avian flu viruses occur naturally in wild birds, especially waterfowl like ducks and geese. These wild birds usually do not get sick from avian influenza viruses. However, avian …
Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds
Feb 5, 2025 · Wild birds can be infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and show no signs of illness. They can carry the disease to new areas when migrating, potentially …
USDA Reported H5N1 Bird Flu Detections in Wild Birds
Feb 5, 2025 · This data table contains information about detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) viruses in wild birds in the United States. This data is provided by U.S. …
Avian flu infects at least 34 North American bird species
Jun 11, 2024 · Low-pathogenic avian flu is common among wild birds, but this highly pathogenic strain is worrisome. “This one is actually causing severe illness and death of wild birds in large …
Tracking a Flu Strain That’s Killing Wild Birds - U.S. National Park ...
In late 2021, a virulent Eurasian strain of avian influenza virus, also known as bird flu, was introduced into North America. It was detected in chickens and a wild gull in Canada. The virus …
Frequently Asked Questions about Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
Which birds are most likely to be infected with avian (bird) influenza (flu) A viruses? Wild birds that carry bird flu viruses include waterbirds, like ducks, geese and swans, and shorebirds, like …
Understanding the Current Avian Influenza Outbreaks - BirdNote
Jan 30, 2025 · Most of the 50+ million birds that have died are domestic birds, however, wild birds have had a key role in spreading the disease to new areas. The strain of avian influenza …
Avian Influenza | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - U.S. Fish and …
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) viruses can severely affect domestic animal, wildlife, and sometimes human health. Outbreaks of Eurasian lineage highly pathogenic avian …