More than 170 species of North American wild birds were infected with bird flu. Here's what it means for your backyard bird ...

It is spread easily by infected birds that carry the virus in their saliva, nasal secretions and droppings (feces). When sick birds fly overhead, the virus can spread through their droppings to ...

Birds without natural immunity that migrate or roost together in large flocks, such as geese, are most likely to die in large ...

Keep cats indoors to prevent exposure to birds and other wildlife. -Keep cats away from livestock, poultry, and their environments. -Avoid contact with sick or dead birds and other wildlife yourself.

Animals that eat sick birds, including pet dogs and cats, can get avian flu. Other animals confirmed to have contracted it include wilds animals like bears, foxes and skunks. Farmed mink can catch ...

She advised people to steer clear if they found a sick bird and leave it to the experts to pick it up. "They pose a danger as long as they're dead and dying out there in parks and public areas ...