bird flu

British

noun

Also called: avian flu. a form of influenza occurring in poultry mainly in Japan, China and Southeast Asia, caused by a virus capable of spreading to humans

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Seabirds are facing a myriad of threats on land and at sea, from pollution and invasive predators to bird flu and offshore renewable development.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Egg prices started to normalize a year ago as bird flu cases eased, flocks were rebuilt, and supply recovered.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

The bird flu outbreak is ongoing and has led to the culling of millions of birds, mostly turkeys, over the past few months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Egg prices had reached record highs a year ago as bird flu caused a sharp drop in supply.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Researchers say the H5N1 bird flu outbreak in California elephant seals has spread to other marine mammals, including a sea otter and sea lion.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

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