With threats of avian flu and lead poisoning, biologists are working overtime to care for a species that nearly went extinct.

Arizona's state bird fends for itself against predators in the desert, making its home in prickly plants. Here's what to know and how to spot it.

Two cases of bird flu were detected in Arizona in November 2024 ... robins, sparrows, blue jays, crows or pigeons, do not get infected with avian influenza viruses, according to the CDC.