Native birds in captivity to be vaccinated against H5 bird flu as Australia prepares for more mass mortalities
The Australian government will vaccinate native birds held in captivity against H5N1 bird flu. The program will prioritize endangered species in zoos and breeding facilities, with vaccinations beginning in the coming days. Officials also note the difficulty of vaccinating wild birds because two doses are required, but will attempt it where feasible.
- ▪Federal agriculture minister Julie Collins announced that captive native birds will receive H5 vaccinations starting soon.
- ▪Endangered species such as the orange‑bellied parrot, regent honeyeater and black cockatoo are among those targeted.
- ▪Vaccinating wild birds is challenging due to the need to catch them twice for a full vaccine course, though it will be pursued where possible.
- ▪Recent mass mortalities have been reported in South Australia and Victoria, with new species like silver gulls testing positive for H5.
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Endangered birds held in captivity, including the orange-bellied parrot, will be vaccinated against H5N1. Photograph: Andrew Haysom/Getty Images/iStockphotoView image in fullscreenEndangered birds held in captivity, including the orange-bellied parrot, will be vaccinated against H5N1. Photograph: Andrew Haysom/Getty Images/iStockphotoBird fluNative birds in captivity to be vaccinated against H5 bird flu as Australia prepares for more mass mortalitiesFederal government also hopes to vaccinate some wild birds but admits catching them once, let alone twice for both doses, is ‘difficult’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Lisa CoxMon 10 Aug 2026 22.13 EDTLast modified on Mon 10 Aug 2026 22.14 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleVaccinations against H5 bird flu will…
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