First Native Bird Flu Case in Australia | Adelaide News

South Australia has confirmed Australia’s first case of deadly H5 bird flu in native wildlife — a dead greater crested tern found at Robe Marina, marking a critical milestone as it’s the first time the virus has hit a locally native seabird. While migratory birds on Kangaroo Island and the Yorke Peninsula have also tested positive, this case signals a new threat to Australia’s endangered seabird populations. With five confirmed cases in wild seabirds so far — all in South Australia — officials are treating it as isolated, thanks to an unprecedented $8 million surveillance effort and ongoing aerial and ground monitoring. No poultry or human infections have been reported, and the public is urged to report any unusual bird deaths to help catch outbreaks early. 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/6f22a6917be14aac