These additional measures are apparently intended to minimise the risk of Avian Influenza spreading from gamebirds to wild birds and vice versa. Large …
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Wild Birds
Male birds laying eggs: Australian study reveals surprising gender reversal in wild birds
The discovery of sex reversal in wild birds has significant implications for conservation efforts. Traditional methods of sex identification, based on …
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Large flocks of parakeets a spectacle in Choa Chu Kang, but they may affect native species
They can compete for resources with native birds and may disrupt the local ecosystem. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Tyler’s Caldwell Zoo advances conservation efforts for endangered Texas species
… birds remain healthy. In collaboration with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife team, each bird was carefully tagged, dewormed, and provided with any …
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Lake Inawashiro in Fukushima Prefecture Registered as Wetlands Under Ramsar Convention
Lake Inawashiro is the 4th largest lake in Japan, and with its rich aquatic habitat, it is known as home to many wild birds and aquatic plants.
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Bird’s eye view: What’s the word on bird flu? | Opinion – hngnews.com
… bird flu outbreaks in wild birds and commercial flocks. Wild bird detections in the U.S. during the month of July have included such bird …
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DC Health urges residents to take precautions after several birds test positive for West Nile virus
D.C. Health said a partner agency, City Wildlife, tested four American crows and the results came back positive. The birds were found in Wards 2, 3, …
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Hong Kong scientist hopes nest boxes can help save endangered cockatoos
Although the birds are native to East Timor and Indonesia, one-tenth of those left are found in Hong Kong – the “largest cohesive remaining wild …
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Caldwell Zoo partners with U.S. Fish & Wildlife for release of endangered birds – YouTube
The Caldwell Zoo is thrilled to announce the next milestone in its ongoing efforts to save the critically endangered Attwater’s prairie chicken.
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