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First Outbreak of Usutu Virus in Germany

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The Blackbird die-off that was observed in north-west Baden-Württemberg, neighbouring parts of Rheinland-Pfalz and southern Hessen in 2011 was caused by the Usutu Virus. and species breeding in cavities are less affected. I frequently observed Blackbirds walking on the ground like rodents, even ducking under low tufts of grass.

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