HEALTH● LOWJul 11 · Jul 11, 2026, 9:32 AM
Kenya’s "Birdman" goes viral with rescued birds — and sparks health concerns
France 24 [en]
A Kenyan man known online as “Birdman” has become a viral sensation for sharing his life with rescued wild birds. The former homeless man from Nairobi says caring for injured birds gave him purpose and now forms the heart of his conservation message. However, after videos showed him eating from the same plate as his birds, health officials warned of the risk of diseases transmitted from animals to humans. Magutha rejects those concerns, insisting that his rescued birds are free to leave once they recover.
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