I got a letter this morning saying there is bird flu in my area!I was quite concerned about my bird Bobbi but he never goes out from my house so my question is will he ok we have lots of pigeons outside this might sound a bit silly I was wondering if humans can carry bird flu and bring it into the home. It’s the same type of question you are asking
Transmission of influenza viruses depends on exposure to the virus and adaptation by the virus to the new host.
Transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus from humans to animals (including cats, dogs, and birds) has not been documented, but may be theoretically possible under certain circumstances.
Indoor birds are at very low risk of becoming infected. Should HPAI be detected in the area, birds housed outdoors should be protected from contact with wild migratory birds (
especially waterfowl and shorebirds), their droppings, and water frequented by waterfowl and shorebirds. If companion birds or backyard poultry become infected, it may be possible for them to spread the virus. If affected, companion birds may show signs of respiratory (
e.g., discharge from the nose and/or eyes, sneezing, ruffled feathers, or labored breathing), gastrointestinal (
e.g., diarrhea), and/or neurologic (
e.g., incoordination, depression) disease and be lethargic (
avma.org).