
Aug 17, 2026
✦The Guardian
Bird flu has devastated wildlife around the world. What Australian birds are most at risk?
The deadly H5 bird flu is spreading across Australia, causing concern for native wildlife. The Victorian government started vaccinating little penguins after the first confirmed death on Phillip Island last Saturday. Experts worry about how common species like seagulls, pelicans, and black swans will handle this virus for the first time.