Hundreds of birds drop dead in eastern United States

National Geographic reported on a phenomenon whose origin is currently unknown. Hundreds of birds of different species have been found dead along the east coast of the United States. The cause could be a deadly disease not yet determined, which affects birds regardless of their species, origin or physical condition.

“Among the diseases that have been considered as possible causes of so many losses are salmonella and chlamydia. However, there is still no reliable evidence to indicate that any of these infections cause the high mortality rates of birds in the country, “said NatGeo in its publication on his website.

Bird bodies of different species have been seen in different areas of the eastern United States. Photo: Aaron Vansielghem / Unsplash

The first cases were reported this year in Virginia, in the northeast of the country, then spread to Washington, D.C., Maryland, Kentucky and Delaware. “According to the most recent research, the birds that lost their lives were blinded by a whitish veil over their eyelids. In this way, they felt disoriented. With a feeling of heaviness, they were unable to fly.

About 300 bodies were taken to the headquarters of the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR), where, with the help of the US Geological Survey (USGS), more investigations will be carried out to determine the causes of this phenomenon. biological.

* with information from NatGeo