Fatal Viral Disease Detected in Wyoming Pigeons, Doves

Fatal viral disease detected in Wyoming pigeons, doves

Eurasian collared-doves from Casper, Green River, Riverton and Rock Springs tested positive for avian paramyxovirus, which can spread rapidly in areas where birds congregate and can cause large die-offs.

Viral disease found in birds detected across Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo. —  Scientists have discovered that avian paramyxovirus, a viral disease found in doves and pigeons, was recently found in Wyoming. A release from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department states that Eurasian collared-doves from Casper, Green River, Riverton, and Rock Springs tested positive for the disease, which can spread rapidly in areas where birds congregate. The disease can cause large die-offs in pigeon and dove populations. “W…