TikTok Told Me to Adopt a Pigeon – The Atlantic
PigeonTok is rebranding the unloved birds as pets, not pests. … a different side of the urban bird more often viewed as a pest than as a pet.
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Veterinary infectious diseases in 2023: Will the surge continue? – DVM360
We have seen massive outbreaks of avian influenza virus, with millions of wild and domestic birds infected over the past several years, …
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Turkey flock ‘depopulated’ in Osage County – Sedalia Democrat
Wild birds with highly pathogenic influenza can transmit the disease to commercial turkey flocks, like those seen here. The Missouri Department of …
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‘Explosive’ avian flu surge hits global bird populations | CBC.ca
Global bird populations are being ravaged by a deadly strain of avian flu, wiping out flocks of domestic poultry and killing wild birds.
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Christmas Bird Count takes flight this weekend – Midland News – MidlandToday.ca
Similar to viewing a performance of the Nutcracker or attending a local Santa Claus parade, the annual Christmas bird count is a rite of the …
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Bright, unique colors can put tropical songbirds at greater risk – Mongabay
… are the most colorful place for these birds. Because the global pet trade appears to target groups of related, uniquely colored songbirds, …
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Urgent action needed as Christmas turkey producers ‘lose war’ against bird flu
“We have the added disadvantage that we cannot lock down wild birds that are the primary source of infection.”. Effective use of vaccines.
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How did an American purple gallinule make it to Britain’s shores? | Birds – The Guardian
Rare bird sighted last month probably crossed Atlantic on the tailwinds of ex-hurricane Martin.
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Federal Officials Urged to Save Coastal Birds at Florida State Park – Center for Biological Diversity
PETERSBURG, Fla.— Conservation groups sent a letter today urging the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to enforce the Migratory Bird Treaty Act if …
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