South Australia investigates mass tern deaths amid suspected H5 bird flu

NAMPA / Xinhua

2026-08-01

CANBERRA, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- South Australian state authorities are investigating a mass bird mortality event after more than 80 dead and sick greater crested terns were found on an island off the state's southeast coast. Testing is underway to determine whether the birds were infected with the H5 strain of avian influenza, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported on Saturday. State aerial surveillance on Friday detected 49 de......

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