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A common eider duck.

EESC in the News - Evaluating the Pathogenesis of Avian Influenza Virus in Priority Seaducks (Common Eider, Surf Scoter)

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A group of double-crested Cormorants on the beach facing the ocean

Avian Paramyxovirus-1 Infection (Newcastle Disease) in a Double-crested Cormorant (Nannopterum auritum).

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A small flock of brown and golden chickens

Avian Influenza research featured in new story, "Wings of Change: The Environment's Influence on Bird Flu"

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Map showing current distribution of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus detections in wild birds in the United States.

Distribution of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5 and H5N1 in North America, 2021-2025
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Pinyon-juniper and sagebrush on Juniper Mountain, NV

Implications of Tree Expansion in Shrubland Ecosystems for Two Avian Predators

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Pelicans nesting within the mangroves on Breton Island

RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT: Predicting the Spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus Using Animal Movement Data

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Sanderling on sand.

Avian influenza research sheds light on possible routes of introduction to North America

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A graphical depiction of species specific weekly avian influenza (IAV) prevalence rates in waterfowl

Spatial patterns in avian influenza virus (AIV) prevalence across the United States
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Scientist wading in river with an orange inflatable boat

New publication highlight - Environmental surveillance and detection of viable highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in Iowa wetland

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A graphical depiction of species specific weekly avian influenza (IAV) prevalence rates in waterfowl

Predicted avian influenza (IAV) prevalence for 30 waterfowl species by week of year
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Turkey Vulture banded in Saskatchewan and photographed on a fishing boat in Colombia.

Anticoagulant Rodenticides are Associated with Increased Stress and Reduced Body Condition of Avian Scavengers in the Pacific Northwest

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showing current distribution of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus detections and tribal lands.

Distribution of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5 and H5N1 in North America, in Relation to Tribal Lands in the United States, 2021/2022
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Map of North America showing locations of HPAI detections in relation to USFWS refuges and NPS lands.

Distribution of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5 and H5N1 in North America, in Relation to U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Refuges and National Park Service Lands, 2021/2022
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A graphical depiction of an SIR (susceptible - infected - recovered) model design

Conceptual diagram of a potential SIR (susceptible - infected - recovered) model
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Dr. Diann J. Prosser examining a ruddy shelduck

Friday's Findings - February 11 2022

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Photograph of red fox (Vulpes vulpes) in a prairie

New study describes HPAI infections in wild mammals in US

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three birds soaring against cloudy sky

Using GPS tracking data to validate the conservation value of bird migration counts

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Mallard Duck swimming

Pathology Case of the Month - Mallard Duck

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Image: American Avocet

A synthesis of science gaps and research needs for waterbird conservation in Great Basin terminal lakes

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A fisher in the Pacific Northwest

Pathology Case of the Month - Fisher

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an eagle

Pathology Case of the Month - Bald Eagle

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Golden Eagle

Improving Collaboration Between Wildlife Ecologists and Conservation Practitioners

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a grey falcon with a yellow beak perched on a wooden utility pole holding the tail of another bird in its yellow talons

Number of nesting prairie falcons has increased in a national conservation area in Idaho

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A Pacific Loon swimming on a small lake

Pathology Case of the Month - Pacific Loon

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Golden Eagle

Interpreting Long-Distance Movements of Non-Migratory Golden Eagles: Prospecting and Nomadism?

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Golden eagle on Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge

Environmental, Regional, and Seasonal Drivers of Migration in North American Golden Eagles

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a large brown bird is perched on a branch

Considering Behavior When Predicting Habitat Use for the Endangered Tasmanian Wedge-Tailed Eagle

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Image: Northern Spotted Owls

Invader Removal Halts Long-term Population Declines of Northern Spotted Owls

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Golden Eagle on Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge

Selecting Auditory Alerting Sounds for Eagles Approaching Wind Turbines

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Image: California Condor

USGS Friday's Findings - December 6, 2024

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