An Oriental magpie robin found dead in Tai Po on February 29 has been confirmed H5N1-positive, the Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department says.

The carcass was found and collected at the Tai Po Kau Nature Reserve. The species is common in Hong Kong.

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