Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) has confirmed three cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A H5 (avian flu) in two Canadian geese and one Black-crowned Night-Heron near El Dorado Park. Additional sick and dead wild birds were also found in the area. The virus has previously been detected in birds in California, but the Long Beach cases are the first in Los Angeles County.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A H5—otherwise known as avian flu or bird flu—was found in two Canadian geese and one clack-crowned night-heron, city health officials said in a statement. Other sick and dead wild birds were also found in the area, according to health officials.

https://longbeach.gov/press-releases/avian-flu-detected-in-wild-birds-in-long-beach/

California Black Crowned Night Heron Los Angeles County 10/13/22

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