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West Nile virus infects the bird population. Of those infected, birds of the corvid family – crows, jays, ravens and magpies – tend to become sick and die from infection. Crows are large black birds more than 14 inches long.
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Increasing numbers of dead birds may be an early indication of West Nile virus in your community. You can help by reporting dead crows to the Health Department by calling (732) 493-9520 Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or fill out the online form.
Dead Bird Monitoring Report Form. |
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| Health Department staff are looking for birds that have died for no apparent reason within 24 – 48 hours of reporting. Birds should be without damage (not hit or run over by a car, shot, etc.). The carcass should be placed in a plastic bag and kept cool, either on ice or in a refrigerator. If the bird cannot be delivered to the Health Department the same day, the bird should be placed in a freezer.
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