Many birds such as waterfowl and songbirds are federally protected under the Migratory Birds Convention Act. This means you can’t move their nests, birds or eggs. It’s also illegal to feed wild birds ...

Since October 2021, more than 117,000 dead wild birds — from 315 species in 79 countries — have been reported to the World Organization for Animal Health.

And while humans are unique in seeking out such pleasures, several wild animals—from birds to elephants—also get natural boosts. Here are a few intriguing examples. Cedar waxwings gorge on berries ...

Researchers are reporting mass die offs of wild birds and sea mammals due to bird flu. They're tracking the deaths to better understand the virus and how it might create a greater threat to humans.

That's the way one scientist puts it — referring to how infected wild birds survive long enough to spread it to birds and mammals around the world. And that's a serious risk for human health.

Dec. 2021 The H5N1 bird flu virus is detected on a farm in St. John’s, Newfoundland, and in a sick wild gull nearby. Hundreds of birds on the farm died, and the rest were culled.

Brazil: Bird flu case detected in wild animals Thursday, May 29th 2025 - 10:23 UTC Full article The outbreak involves birds of the “joão-de-barro” species (Furnarius rufus) ...

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At Elizabeth’s Wildlife Center in Abbotsford, B.C., the number of small mammals and birds in need of care is already overwhelming. “We can have 50 in here easily. Baby robins, baby this, baby ...

Goicoechea says the fight against bird flu is daunting. “Biggest challenge for us is biosecurity right now, especially when we are talking H5N1, this variant that we’re dealing with in Nevada.