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Bird flu affecting black vultures in the United States (Level A1) — black and white feathered bird

Bird flu affecting black vultures in the United StatesCEFR A1

17 Mar 2026

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Adapted from Leigh Hataway U. Georgia, Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by Ingo Doerrie, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
79 words
  • Researchers found a virus in black vultures across states.
  • Many dead birds were tested by scientists.
  • The virus is a dangerous form of bird flu.
  • Vultures eat dead animals and this helps spread it.
  • The virus can spread all year and not only in winter.
  • This gives the virus more chances to change.
  • Some infected birds survive and show antibodies.
  • Rare birds can be badly affected by a few deaths.
  • Scientists warn the total effect may be much larger.

Difficult words

  • virus — a tiny germ that makes animals sick
  • vulture — a large bird that eats dead animals
    Vultures
  • spread — to move to more places or animals
  • antibody — a blood protein that shows past infection
    antibodies
  • infect — to give a disease to a person or animal
    infected
  • rare — not many of the same kind exist

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Discussion questions

  • Have you ever seen a vulture?
  • Have you seen many dead birds?
  • Would you tell a scientist if you found many dead birds?

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