Bird flu suspected in mass goose deaths across seven New Jersey counties. Health experts warn residents to avoid contact with dead birds and to report findings.

One of six geese found dead in and around Heckscher Park in January is likely positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), the state Department of Environmental Conservation said on Wednesday. Tests to confirm the preliminary finding are being done at the USDA’s National Veterinary Services Lab, officials said.

Up to 30% of bird diversity hotspots, places where large numbers of different bird species occur, in the western United States face threats from high-severity wildfires in the future that could eliminate critical forest habitats,

Two turkey farms in southern Indiana reported their first cases of the avian influenza virus that's been in the state since 2022.

Visitors to Oregon’s small coastal city of Yachats will soon be greeted by signs on U.S. 101 announcing they are entering a Bird City, an officially recognized bird conservation area. Yachats is the first community on the Pacific Coast to be named a Bird City by the Bird City Network,

Choosing the right bird feeder can help limit mold growth, keeping seed drier and birds healthier through better material choices and thoughtful design.

Dr. Pravosudov confirms that seed mixes are a good choice for attracting such birds as finches, chickadees, and bluejays—but not all birds. Quality birdseed will definitely get the ball rolling if you want better birdwatching opportunities, but if you really want to bring all the birds to the yard, here are a few other foods to consider: