Bird handling 'confusion' as new case confirmed
Twinnies Pelican and SeaBird Rescue in Queensland expressed concern over confusion regarding sick bird handling after a new case was confirmed. Despite 14 total cases of bird flu across Australia, testing showed a sick northern giant petrel was not infected. The organization urges clearer guidelines for handling sick seabirds amid ongoing risk from the virus.
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Published 15 Jul 2026, 04:57 UTC · Updated 15 Jul 2026, 05:00 UTC
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