H5N1 Avian Influenza detected in migratory seabirds in Western Australia
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Beth Cookson (Chief Veterinary Officer), Australian authorities
Western Australia, Australia
June 20, 2026
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H5N1 avian influenza has been confirmed in a brown skua and a giant petrel in Western Australia. Authorities have established an expert wildlife advisory group to monitor the spread. Surveillance is focused on the southern coast where these migratory species interact with other animals.
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