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California Bald Eagle Jackie Dies of HPAI Complications

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  • Jackie, a California bald eagle, died on Aug. 10, 2026 from HPAI complications.
  • Steve Kubiski, director for San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, said HPAI caused a severe ulcer, internal bleeding, anemia and sepsis.
  • Necropsy found chronic gizzard disease, blood clots and non-primary brodifacoum presence.
  • Jackie received oxygen therapy, a blood transfusion at Ojai Raptor Center, and was cremated at the National Eagle Repository.
  • Mate Shadow remains healthy in Big Bear.