Testing has confirmed a fifth case of bird flu in a wild seabird in Australia.

The federal government confirmed on Tuesday that a giant petrel from Roses-Quallup Beach, at Esperance, in Western Australia had tested positive.

That brings the H5N1 tally in Australia to four in WA and one in South Australia.

Agriculture Minister Julie Collins said there had also been 100 negative tests on birds that had been discovered.

Confirmed cases include a brown skua found in Esperance, WA, on June 14, a giant petrel on South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula on June 14, a giant petrel in Esperance on June 18 and another giant petrel in WA.

“There is no evidence of any mass mortality. There is no evidence of infection in poultry or the wider agriculture industry,” said a federal government update.

“The risk to human health remains low.

“Australia is well prepared to respond quickly.”

Ground-based surveillance and drone surveys continue across the country.

If you notice multiple sick or dead birds or other animals, do not touch them or get too close.

Record your location and report it to the 24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.