Bird Flu Threat and Parrot Ban Debate | Adelaide News

Bird flu fears are escalating as the H5 strain spreads, threatening wild birds, poultry farms, and even endangered mammals—with millions already lost globally. Adelaide Zoo has closed aviaries and ramped up biosecurity, while the state government trains volunteers to spot sick birds. Amid this, a controversial proposal to lift a 30-year ban on exotic parrot imports faces fierce opposition from conservationists, who warn it could devastate species like the orange-bellied parrot with fewer than 100 left. The government says it’s reviewing all feedback and strengthening biosecurity measures. Though human risk remains low, public vigilance is key—report any sick or dead birds to help protect Australia’s wildlife. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4bf647f38b6fd3f8