: of, relating to, or derived from birds
avian behavior
avian species
see also avian dinosaur
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Bird flu, also known as avian flu, is an infectious viral illness caused by various strains of the influenza virus.
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Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 3 May 2024
Such bird flu strains generally circulate among avian species, but there have been cases of human infections reported in 23 countries over the past 20 years, according to the new report.
—Alice Park, TIME, 3 May 2024
Republican lawmakers have one big message on the avian flu outbreak in cows: Calm down.
—Sarah Owermohle, STAT, 2 May 2024
And yet, Sanchez – who is far from an avian enthusiast – snapped the photographs entirely by happenstance while visiting an Oregon state park.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 2 May 2024
Spring bird migration is in full swing during the first weekend in May, and there are plenty of experiences around Indiana to enjoy the avian migrants.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 2 May 2024
Loren Brey, a poultry grower in Minnesota, walked onto the farm where his egg-laying turkeys nest in November to discover a handful of hens, dead from the highly pathogenic avian flu.
—Linda Qiu, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
California condors still face threats, including habitat loss, lead poisoning, litter and emerging diseases, like the deadly avian flu.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Outbreaks of avian flu have also slashed foie gras production in recent years, jeopardizing the supply chain.
—Vivian Song, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 3 May 2024
Such bird flu strains generally circulate among avian species, but there have been cases of human infections reported in 23 countries over the past 20 years, according to the new report.
—Alice Park, TIME, 3 May 2024
Republican lawmakers have one big message on the avian flu outbreak in cows: Calm down.
—Sarah Owermohle, STAT, 2 May 2024
And yet, Sanchez – who is far from an avian enthusiast – snapped the photographs entirely by happenstance while visiting an Oregon state park.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 2 May 2024
Spring bird migration is in full swing during the first weekend in May, and there are plenty of experiences around Indiana to enjoy the avian migrants.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 2 May 2024
Loren Brey, a poultry grower in Minnesota, walked onto the farm where his egg-laying turkeys nest in November to discover a handful of hens, dead from the highly pathogenic avian flu.
—Linda Qiu, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
California condors still face threats, including habitat loss, lead poisoning, litter and emerging diseases, like the deadly avian flu.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Outbreaks of avian flu have also slashed foie gras production in recent years, jeopardizing the supply chain.
—Vivian Song, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
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avian
adjective
avi·an
ˈā-vē-ən 
: of, relating to, or derived from birds
Medical Definition
avian
adjective
avi·an
ˈā-vē-ən
: of, relating to, or derived from birds
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