Smart bird feeders gain popularity and spark interest in bird-watching
At a time when North American bird populations are declining dramatically, the number of people watching them is increasing.
First human death from bird flu reported in U.S., but officials say health risk to public remains low
The patient in Louisiana was older than 65 and was reported to have had underlying medical conditions, health officials said.
As US marks first H5N1 bird flu death, WHO and CDC say risk remains low
But, fatalities are not uncommon with H5N1 infections overall. According to data collected by the WHO, there have been 954 documented cases between 2003 and 2024. Of those, 464 were fatal, leading to ...
First U.S. bird flu death reported in Louisiana after severe case of H5N1
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
Texas bird's 'endangered' status may change after 5-year review highlights progress
The Texas Land Office has sued the federal government over the species' endangered status, saying it threatened "state ...
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While this is the first domestic fatality, there have been 66 confirmed human cases of H5N1 bird flu since January 2024 ...
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Louisiana reports first H5N1 bird flu death in U.S.
The Louisiana Department of Health announced Jan. 6 that a patient hospitalized last month for H5N1 bird flu has died, ...
Recall issued for pet food for possible bird flu contamination
A selection of raw and frozen pet food was recalled for possible contamination from the H5N1 strain of the bird flu.
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What is H5N1 bird flu?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) maintains that the virus that sickened the Louisiana patient matched a ...
Why some birds choose to divorce while others mate for life
Relationship dynamics among birds can be just as complex as they are in humans. While some bird species stick with one ...
Nearly $9 a dozen: Why egg prices are skyrocketing and for how long
The average price of a dozen large eggs starkly increased in California in December to $8.97, up from $5.68 in late November, ...
First US H5N1 bird flu death, but wider risk low
A person hospitalized with H5N1 bird flu has died, marking the first fatality linked to the currently circulating infection in the US. Human-to-human spread has not been detected, so what's the real ...