As soon as detected or suspected, avian influenza should be brought to the attention of Veterinary Authorities in accordance with national regulations. In an effort of surveillance and transparency, these authorities are required to timely report of high pathogenicity avian influenza viruses detected in both poultry and non-poultry species including wild birds, and low pathogenicity avian influenza viruses that have proven natural transmission to humans with severe consequences to the World Organisation for Animal Health. In addition, LPAI viruses in wild birds can be reported on a voluntary basis, through the voluntary report on non WOAH-Listed diseases in wildlife.  Notifying the disease occurrences helps to better monitor, understand and control it.