2026-06-27http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/271225The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus H5N1 has become a serious problem worldwide, causing a critical health situation. The annual movement of millions of live wild birds to meet the demand for international trade in pets and ornamental birds poses a serious risk of HPAI spread into new regions. This document presents the results of a study of trade in live wild birds in 33 countries of Latin America and the Caribbean, conducted within the framework of FAO’s technical assistance pro jects for the prevention of HPAI in the region. The study assesses the magnitude and dynamics of wild bird trade and the regulatory health conditions under which it takes place.47application/pdftext/htmlFAOBook (stand-alone)