Tag: pelicans

• Monday, December 12th 2022 - 12:03 UTC

  Avian flu confirmed among dead pelicans in the north of Chile

  

  Following the confirmation of reported cases of avian flu in the north of Chile, Public Health ministry officials visited the area over the weekend where hundreds of dead pelicans have been found, pointing out that “so far there is no evidence of the bird flu contagion of humans” and calling on people to avoid contact with dead or sick birds.

• Thursday, May 10th 2012 - 04:43 UTC

  Warmer waters and lack of food most probable cause of pelicans’ death in Peru

  

  The increase in water temperature to the north of Peru kept away the schools of fish on which marine birds feed causing the massive death of pelicans recorded in that area, which could extend to other parts of Peru, if conditions persist.