- H5 bird flu (H5N1 avian influenza clade 2.3.4.4b) is a highly contagious viral disease of birds that has been spreading around the world. It has been detected in individual wild birds in New Zealand.
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What people can do if you come across sick or dead birds - Report any sick or dead birds in a group of 3 or more 0800 80 99 66
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Don't handle or move the birds.
Provide as much detail as you can, including:
- common name or species of sick or dead bird if known
- how many are sick or freshly dead, and the total number of birds present
- a GPS reading or other precise location information
- photographs and videos of sick and dead birds.
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