Dossier
wild birds
Coverage of wild birds in the Nexus archive.
- More H5 Avian Flu Cases Detected in Wild Birds in Australia
More H5 avian flu cases have been detected in wild birds in Australia. A lab technician in the UK is shown injecting eggs with the H5N1 bird flu virus for research purposes.
- Masturbation among birds is ‘natural’ and should not be punished, say experts
A study reveals that masturbation among parrots and other birds is a natural behavior, more common in wild birds than in captivity, and not harmful or stress-related. Experts advise against punishing birds for this activity, contradicting previous recommendations for bird keepers.