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As Avian Influenza Outbreak Spreads, Vigilance Needed Avian influenza has infected wild birds in more than 30 U.S. states and every Canadian province. By the end of April, more than 750 wild birds representing over 40 species — including Bald Eagles — had been impacted. Learn how you can help limit the disease's spread and keep local birds healthy.

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Photo credits (top to bottom): Bald Eagle, sursad/Shutterstock; Migrating cranes, Richard Susanto/Shutterstock; Polylepis tree, SL-Photography/Shutterstock; Ruddy Turnstone, Greens and Blues/Shutterstock; Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Sari Oneal/Shutterstock; Black-capped Petrel, David Hollie; Toco Toucan, Lucas Barros/Shutterstock; Golden Eagle, Ivan Godal/Shutterstock; Mallard, Sharon de Groot/Shutterstock; Yellow Warbler, JHunter/Getty Images.

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