How Bird Flu is transmitted
As per the animal husbandry department, avian influenza is transmitted through migratory birds in the country, a large number of which come to India during the winter season every year from Siberia.
Besides Muzaffarpur, over one dozen crows were found dead under mysterious circumstances at Diulia village under Narkatiaganj block in West Champaran district.
Samples sent for testing
A team of veterinary doctors reached the village on Friday and buried the birds. They have sent the samples to Patna for testing.
Bihar has some famous bird sanctuaries such as Kabar Jheel bird sanctuary located on the banks of Burhi Gandak river in Begusarai district, Nakti Dam bird sanctuary in Jamui district, Gogabil bird sanctuary in Bhagalpur district, Nagidam bird sanctuary in Jhajha city. These are considered as natural habitats for migratory and domestic birds in Bihar.