Avian flu suspected to be responsible for thousands of dead seabirds washed up on Canada's Eastern Shore
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Avian flu is believed to be the cause of death for the thousands of migrant birds that washed up on the eastern shores of Canada this week, sparking fears of an outbreak in the area.
Environment and Climate Change Canada is conducting more investigations to confirm that the seabirds deaths are linked to avian flu, Peter Thomas, wildlife biologist for the center said.
Dead herring gulls, Iceland gulls, common ravens, and American crows are the among the most affected by the influenza, Thomas added.
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