Birds

Australia’s New South Wales is third state to confirm H5N1 bird flu case

Six infections have now been confirmed across three states in Australia.

Crow in South Korea believed to be main culprit in downed power line accident that left 1 injured

Bird-related power outages involving utility poles in Daegu and North Gyeongsang province rose from 44 in 2023 to 87 in 2025.

Bird nests of fibre-optic cables show war’s impact on Ukraine

Researchers do not yet know which birds made the nest or how they gathered the cables.

No wild goose chase: Two dogs keep birds off World Cup training pitch in Toronto

Sally, 2.5 years old, one of two border collies hired to keep Canada geese off a FIFA World Cup training pitch, stands at a goal post at a soccer field at the Centennial Park in Toronto, Canada, June 24, 2026. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya

Australia ramps up bird flu testing as Papua New Guinea blocks poultry imports after confirmed cases

Tests are under way in South Australia state after two dead sub-Antarctic seabirds and a pelican were found on June 22 near Fowlers Bay.

Australia, last continent without H5 bird flu, detects first suspected case

The virulent strain of H5 bird flu has spread through wild bird and mammal populations since 2021, killing millions, infecting poultry and dairy farms and even some farmworkers.

Forum: Consider the impact of more night lights on birds

Indonesian parrot, seen once in a century, reappears in mountain forest

For the past century, the blue-fronted lorikeet was one of Indonesia’s most elusive birds.

Shelter Star Of The Month: Cairns the eclectus parrot looking for forever home on World Parrot Day

Cairns, a 14-year-old eclectus parrot, can say “hi”, “hello” and even “meow”.

Vet Talk

Caring for feathered friends: Common bird health issues to look out for

Many bird species hide pain and illness to avoid predation, making it easy for bird owners to miss early signs of illness.

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