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avian

[ay-vee-uhn] / ˈeɪ vi ən /


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The necropsy found that highly pathogenic avian influenza was the “primary underlying cause of her decline,” and that the infection caused a severe stomach ulcer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

A BAS team sailed for 15 days to reach the island and study its avian inhabitants, using drones, aerial photography and fitting tracking devices to 20 birds.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

The bassist’s composition “The Bluesy Bird in Bob’s Backyard” draws its inspiration from avian visitors to Mr. Hurst’s home in Michigan.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

Most care deeply about their avian companions and believe feeding them is helpful.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026

Over time mutation lets animal diseases jump to people: avian influenza becomes human influenza, bovine rinderpest becomes human measles, horsepox becomes human smallpox.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann


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