The PaBV-4 Bird Virus
Environment · Friday, 10 July 2026
First identification of PaBV-4 virus in India among captive birds.
Quick highlights
- Highly contagious virus affecting psittacine birds.
- Identified in major aviculture hubs in India.
- Linked to Proventricular Dilatation Disease.
Context
Identification of PaBV-4 by Indian scientists.
Key Facts
First confirmation of the virus in India.
Significance
Impacts captive breeding programs.
Challenges / Way Forward
Need for monitoring and control measures.
Exam Angle
Relevant for GS Paper III on Environment.
Remember this
- PaBV-4 linked to neurological disease in birds.
- Identified in Assam, Karnataka, and West Bengal.
- Transmission through contaminated food and water.
- First documented in 2008 globally.