Abstract The recurrent appearance of novel coronaviruses (CoVs) and the mortality and morbidity caused by their outbreaks aroused a widespread response among the global science community. Wild birds’ high biodiversity, perching and migratory activity, ability to travel long distances and possession of a special adaptive immune system may make them alarming sources of zoonotic CoV‐spreading vectors. This review gathers the available evidence on the global spread of CoVs in wild birds to date. The major wild birds associated with different types of CoVs are Anseriformes, Charadriiformes, Columbiformes, Pelecaniformes, Galliformes, Passeriformes, Psittaciformes, Accipitriformes, Ciconiiformes, Gruiformes and so on. However, the main type of CoVs found in wild birds is gammacoronavirus, followed by deltacoronavirus. Consequently, it is imperative to enable thorough research and continuous monitoring to fill the study gap in terms of understanding their role as zoonotic vectors and the frequent appearance of novel CoVs. Globally, coronaviruses (CoVs) are commonly distributed in wild birds, particularly in Anseriformes, Charadriiformes, Columbiformes, Pelecaniformes, Galliformes, Passeriformes, Psittaciformes, Accipitriformes, Ciconiiformes, Gruiformes, and so on. The main type of CoV found in wild birds is gammacoronavirus, followed by deltacoronavirus. The presence of infectious bronchitis virus‐like and avian CoVs has also been recorded. Wild birds may play an important role in the emergence and spread of novel CoVs.
【저자키워드】 Coronaviruses, Gammacoronavirus, Deltacoronavirus, wild birds, global distribution, 【초록키워드】 Mortality, continuous monitoring, Spread, outbreak, vector, zoonotic, morbidity, Research, Travel, Community, CoV, Evidence, bronchitis, CoVs, adaptive immune system, possession, vectors, widespread, caused, coronavirus, imperative, novel coronavirus, recorded, Anseriformes, avian CoV, Charadriiformes, Galliformes, Gruiforme, Gruiformes, Pelecaniformes, 【제목키워드】 distribution,