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Death rates range from 75-100%<\/a> in poultry and some wild bird species. There\u2019s great uncertainty about how big the death toll will be<\/a> over both the short and long-term. Native species such as the black swan are highly vulnerable, while others may prove more resilient.<\/p>\n Based on overseas experience<\/a>, we can expect many thousands, if not millions, of Australian birds<\/a>, and large numbers of mammals, to perish. Poultry will likely become infected, while some beloved pets may die<\/a>. <\/p>\n Overall, the populations of many Australian species will likely plummet. Some threatened species will move closer to extinction, and relatively safe species could become threatened. As the virus spreads through widespread species such as silver gulls, white ibis, pigeons, ducks and crows, many of us will be confronted by wildlife deaths close to home.<\/p>\n Facing a threat like this can make us feel powerless. But there are actions we can take. <\/p>\n