Australia to Vaccinate Vulnerable Native Birds Against Bird Flu The specter of avian influenza has finally reached Australian shores, prompting a government led vaccination effort to protect its unique and vulnerable native bird species.
The decision to prioritize vulnerable birds in captivity reflects the complexity of this issue, as evidenced by Collins' assertion that it's impossible to halt the spread of H5 among wild birds.
Australia's endemic bird population is a prized national asset, with approximately 45% of its roughly 850 species found nowhere else on Earth.