At a time when North American bird populations are declining dramatically, the number of people watching them is increasing.

Millions of Americans feed wild birds, especially in winter and spring. Studies show that this can influence birds’ health ...

The bald eagle, a symbol of the power and strength of the United States for more than 240 years, earned an overdue honor on Tuesday: It officially became the country's national bird. President Joe ...

Animal groups are advising that if you decide to keep feeding wild birds in your backyard to regularly clean the feeders and water. The National Audubon Society, a group that advocates for the ...

A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday. Officials determined the patient had exposure ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Wednesday to combat bird flu, which has spread to more than a quarter of all the state's dairies in the last month and infected 34 state ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country. The State of Emergency ...

The U.S. reported its first severe human case of bird flu on Wednesday in a Louisiana resident who is hospitalized in critical condition after suspected contact with an infected backyard flock.

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An older person in Louisiana exposed to bird flu from a backyard flock is now hospitalized with a "severe" case of avian influenza, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday.

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Gov. Gavin Newsom of California declared a state of emergency over the H5N1 avian influenza virus on Wednesday. The bird flu has been ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) declared a state of emergency Wednesday in response to detection of bird flu in dairy cows, stating this action will streamline the state’s response. Newsom’s ...