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Rogers said Fish and Wildlife found at least five cormorants died in February of the same disease in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. That disease is typically caused by a single-celled parasite called Sarcocystis calchasi.FIND A DEBILITATED OR DEAD BIRD?The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health says for a single dead bird, call 877-WNV-BIRD, or go tips for helping injured birdsThe parasite life cycle usually relies on hawks and pigeons.
Fish and Wildlife presumes some of this parasite-laden raptor poop washes into the ocean where the cormorants ingest it.Support for LAist comes fromWhat questions do you have about Southern California?
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