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- 'Indonesian boy sick with bird flu (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
A three-year-old Indonesian boy has tested positive for bird flu but his life in not in danger, a health ministry official said on Monday.
'Scientists seek answers for peculiarities of bird sleep (The Columbus Dispatch)
Last month, a bird known as a bar-tailed godwit took flight from Alaska and headed south. After eight days and 7,200 miles, it landed in New Zealand, setting a record for nonstop flight.
'Killings point to dark side of bird nest trade (Bangkok Post)
The murder of a local leader in Phatthalung may unveil the dark side of the swiftlet bird nest industry in this southern province.
'Another suspected bird flu sufferer hospitalized in Batam (Antara News)
A patient of the Sagulung regional general hospital in Batam has been referred to the Batam Authority hospital for intensive treatment as she was suspected of having been infected with the bird flu virus.
'Ukraine bans imports of Canadian poultry over bird flu fears (The Canadian Press via Yahoo! Canada News)
KYIV, Ukraine - Ukraine banned imports of Canadian poultry Monday following an outbreak of bird flu there, veterinary officials said.
'Meet Edith, a Cypriot bird hunter's worst nightmare (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
A diminutive retired schoolteacher from Switzerland has become the worst nightmare for legions of illicit bird trappers in Cyprus.
'Lonely in Baghdad? Chat up a bird (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Dozens of Baghdadis flock to the centre of the Iraqi capital on Friday mornings, ignoring the threat to their lives, with a sole aim -- to ease their loneliness in the company of a bird.
'Court hearing delayed for woman accused of cutting off bird's leg (WPRI 12 Providence)
WARWICK, R.I. (AP) -- A pre-trial conference is scheduled for next week for a woman accused of cutting the leg off a baby parrot. Pamela Worden is accused of stealing the bird from a pet store in May, and then snipping off one of its legs to remove an identity tag.
'Lonely in Baghdad? Chat up a bird (Middle East Online)
Baghdadis flock to central Al-Ghazl bird market in search of animals to keep them company.
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