Bird Flu Affected Bird Species: A Comprehensive Overview

Avian influenza (bird flu) can infect a wide range of birds:

• Domestic poultry: Chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, quail.
• Wild birds: Waterfowl (ducks, geese, swans), shorebirds, gulls, raptors.
• Pet birds: Parrots, cockatiels, finches, canaries.

Wild waterfowl are natural reservoirs, often asymptomatic. Domestic poultry are highly susceptible to severe disease. Biosecurity and surveillance are critical for prevention.