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greater crested terns
Coverage of greater crested terns in the Nexus archive.
- First Australian mass mortality event suspected as deadly bird flu virus rapidly escalates among native birds
A suspected mass mortality event linked to the H5N1 bird flu virus has been identified in South Australia, with 49 dead and 35 sick greater crested terns found near Baudin Rocks. This marks the first such event in Australia since the virus arrived six weeks ago.
- Seven suspected new bird flu cases are ‘evidence of spread’ into Australian wildlife, experts warn
South Australia has reported seven new suspected cases of H5 bird flu in greater crested terns, with experts warning the disease may be spreading through local bird populations. The affected birds were found along the Limestone Coast, raising concerns about the outbreak's impact on wildlife.