Bird flu mass mortality points to 'significant losses' for wildlife

The first mass mortality of Australian wildlife from the deadly H5 bird flu has been confirmed in greater crested terns found on an island off South Australia's coast.

Australia confirms first mass mortality event from H5 bird flu in native seabirds  Reuters

The ​first mass mortality event in Australia ‌from H5 bird flu has occurred in a large group of native seabirds in the state ​of South Australia, the federal government ​said on Monday.

There are now 53 confirmed detections of bird flu in Australia, according to the Department of Agriculture.

There are now 53 confirmed detections of bird flu in Australia, according to the Department of Agriculture.

Helicopter surveillance finds dead and dying greater crested terns off South Australian coast as H5 virus spreads Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast More than 80 dead and sick birds seen on rocks off the South Australian coast are suspected to be the first mass mortality event from the deadly

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