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avian

[ey-vee-uhn] / ˈeɪ vi ən /


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What has helped is that the threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, has faded.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The company said the falling prices reflected improved supply as avian flu subsided and average flock sizes increased.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

These dinosaurs rank among the smallest known non avian dinosaurs, and they remained small throughout their lives.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

Still, threats remain: Rat poison, electrocution on power lines, lead poisoning, West Nile virus and avian flu top the list.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

He was, more properly, a specialist in avian studies.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly