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15 Australian Birds (Episode 5)

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Anyway, I was much keener to see this kingfisher than the Emu (who I consider to be a bit of an underprivileged ostrich). Identifying White-eyes in Australia is easier than here in China, as the Silvereye is the only family member present in most parts of the country.

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Avian influenza H5N2 in the Mississippi and Pacific Flyways

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Ostriches are infected as well as, in one known case, Falcons. China used H5N2 inactivated vaccine to prevent spread of H5N1 strain highly infectious bird flu virus and that has proved to be effective, an official with the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) said on Tuesday. People should avoid contact with sick/dead poultry or wildlife.