H5 Bird Flu Detected in Australian Seabird for First Time
Scientists confirm the presence of the highly contagious H5 bird flu strain in a greater crested tern in South Australia, marking the first detection in an Australian seabird.
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Scientists confirm the presence of the highly contagious H5 bird flu strain in a greater crested tern in South Australia, marking the first detection in an Australian seabird.
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The H5N1 virus was found in a brown skua seabird near Wellington, with no current signs of widespread bird deaths or effects on poultry farms.
ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 7:38 AMworld
A brown skua found on Petone beach in Wellington tested positive for H5 bird flu, prompting authorities to urge vigilance among New Zealanders.
CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 7:19 AMworld
Two deepwater seabirds from the Southern Ocean, the Kerguelen petrel and grey petrel, were photographed off Port Macquarie, marking a rare event for New South Wales.
ABC Australia News | Jul 17, 2026, 8:49 PMShowing 1-4 of 4 articles.