Thousands of wild birds dead across Oregon: bird-flu outbreak blamed

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Snow geese flock by the thousands at Summer Lake in southern Oregon. An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in both wild birds and backyard flocks has killed thousands of wild and domesticated birds throughout the state, including some migrating snow geese.Terry Richard/The Oregonian

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An outbreak of highly pathogenicavian fluin both wild birds and backyard flocks has killed thousands of birds throughout the state, Oregon wildlife and agriculture officials say.

The disease, typically known as bird flu, has been detected in almost every county in Oregon. Its current strain is especially deadly for wild birds, which are dying in larger numbers than during previous outbreaks.

The number of backyard flocks – which include chickens, ducks and other domesticated birds…

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