Avian influenza confirmed in wild bird at Ibirapuera Park

The São Paulo State Secretariat of Agriculture and Supply (SAA) has confirmed the second case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in the state this year. The virus was detected in a wild whistling duck (Dendrocygna viduata) found in Ibirapuera Park, located in the southern zone of São Paulo city.

Authorities have classified the incident as an isolated case involving a wild bird, with no connection to commercial poultry farms or food production. Officials noted that there are no commercial poultry establishments within a 10-kilometer radius of the site. Consequently, there will be no restrictions on meat and egg exports, nor any changes to the sanitary status of São Paulo or Brazil with the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH).

Epidemiological surveillance teams will monitor the area for other bird mortalities or clinical symptoms. While avian influenza can be transmitted to humans through direct contact with infected birds or contaminated secretions, no human cases have been recorded in São Paulo to date. The state health department is monitoring the situation alongside agricultural and environmental authorities.