‘Devastating’: Western Australia fears a black swan moment as bird flu threatens flagship species
2 sources·Updated August 22, 2026
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- The West Australia·1h agoBird flu threatens to wipe out Australia’s iconic black swans, experts warn
Australia’s bird flu outbreak has spread to more than 200 cases across six states, with experts warning of mass die-offs of iconic native species.
Read at The West Australia → - Guardian Australia·5h ago‘Devastating’: Western Australia fears a black swan moment as bird flu threatens flagship species
The state’s bird emblem is an indicator species for H5N1, with high visibility populations and low survival rates. Experts are warning of ‘significant mortality’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast When the black swans start dying, Western Australians…
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