First case of deadly H5 bird flu found in Australian seabird on SA coast
Australian authorities have confirmed the first case of H5 bird flu in a local seabird, a greater crested tern found on the South Australian coast. While officials describe the development as concerning, they maintain that the national biosecurity system is functioning as intended.
A greater crested tern. The Australian coastal seabird has an overlapping range with migratory birds that previously tested positive for H5 bird flu. Photograph: imageBROKER/David & Micha Sheldon/Getty Images/imageBROKER RF A greater crested tern. The Australian coastal seabird has an overlapping range with migratory birds that previously tested positive for H5 bird flu. Photograph: imageBROKER/David & Micha Sheldon/Getty Images/imageBROKER RF Bird flu First case of deadly H5 bird flu found in Australian seabird on SA coast Dead greater crested tern – a common coastal bird – tests positive for disease after being discovered at Robe on SA’s Limestone Coast
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