Communicable Disease
Dead Bird Reporting A. Domestic poultry should be referred to Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA), Animal Health Program, (360) 902-1878.. B. Reporting wild bird deaths and sickness: 1. If it is a waterfowl or other aquatic species, report to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Dead Bird Reporting Page 2. If it is a raptor, excluding owls, WDFW would like to be notified. In some cases, avian influenza and WNV testing may both be performed. 3. If it is NOT a waterfowl, or other aquatic species, or raptor: a. Three or more sick or dead birds at one time in one location of any species? Report b. Fewer than three birds? Do not report. Local health may decide whether or not the bird(s) should be tested for WNV or should simply be disposed of. Report dead or sick birds here. |