Necropsy finds bird flu killed Jackie, Big Bear's famous bald eagle
The state wildlife agency's findings, including the rat poison it also found.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and Ojai Raptor Center said Jackie's necropsy confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza as the primary underlying cause of her decline. In an uncommon presentation, the infection caused a severe stomach ulcer that led to internal bleeding, anemia and bacterial sepsis. Testing also found the rodenticide brodifacoum in her liver, though it was not identified as the primary cause; she was negative for West Nile virus and her lead levels were acceptable. Officials said she had multiple severe, interconnected disease processes that developed over time.
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Avian influenza
After exploring Necropsy Provides New Information About Beloved Bald Eagle Known as Jackie, the disease itself is Avian influenza.
Bird flu: influenza A infections that mainly affect birds, with wild aquatic birds as the main host, and can sometimes infect mammals including humans.
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