Australia's 15 native duck species face new threat from deadly bird flu
Australia's native duck species face a new threat from H5N1 bird flu, with 15 species already impacted by habitat loss, climate change, and hunting pressures. Two migratory seabirds tested positive for the virus near Esperance, signaling its arrival in Australia. Birdlife Australia warns that wetland degradation significantly elevates the risk of infection among vulnerable ducks.
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Published 26 Jun 2026, 19:45 UTC · Updated 26 Jun 2026, 20:00 UTC
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