“After a two-week battle of the birds that will go down in history, the pūteketeke now wears the coveted Bird of the Century crown atop its burnt- …
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Surveilling wetlands for infectious bird flu — and finding it | ScienceDaily
… bird flu virus in wetlands frequented by waterfowl. Wild birds represent a significant reservoir of avian influenza virus. While some viral …
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Newsable: ‘Treat cats like dogs’ to protect our native birds | Stuff.co.nz
Newsable: Mandatory registration and microchipping would separate pet cats from feral ones and protect our wildlife, ecologists say.
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Why this tiny bird is making a big fuss in Texas right now – Chron
Rare bird from South America makes first U.S. appearance in Texas. Known as the cattle tyrant, the little bird has reportedly never been seen …
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Nearly 1 million chickens infected with bird flu to be killed – Farmers’ Advance
As of Tuesday, Nov. 7 1,302,450 birds in the state were infected with the virus that has killed hundreds of thousands of domestic and wild birds …
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New Bird Flu Case in Iowa to Result in Slaughter of 1.2 Million Chickens | KRWC 1360 AM
Cusan says the outbreaks of HPAI this fall seems to continue to show that there is a connection with migrating wild birds. Officials say avian …
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‘Weird puking bird‘ wins New Zealand’s bird election – DW – 11/15/2023
The bird, named Puteketeke, won the competition after comedian John Oliver spotted a loophole in voting rules and launched a global campaign …
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So called ‘Turkey Lady’ teaches kids about the beloved bird ahead of Thanksgiving
They not only get to see the birds and learn facts. They also ask Turner questions and get the chance to pet the turkeys. “I think hands on …
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Sassy Bird ‘Kissing’ a Keychain in His Likeness Is True Self Love – Parade Pets
Birds are way too funny. We all know how beautiful and exotic they are – how amazing they are to look at. Apparently, they know it, too.
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John Oliver’s ‘alarmingly aggressive’ campaign worked. Pūteketeke is the ‘Bird of the Century’.
Following a campaign from “Last Week Tonight” host John Oliver, the Pūteketeke is the “Bird of the Century” in New Zealand’s Forest and Bird poll.
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