The Detroit Zoo will be moving most of its birds inside, away from public view, in response to a highly contagious and deadly strain of avian flu identified in Michigan this week.

This is an important preventative measure, Dr. Ann Duncan, the zoos director of animal health, said in a statement . By bringing these animals indoors, we can more closely monitor them and prevent contact with wild birds who may be carriers of [highly pathogenic avian influenza].

The birds being sequestered include flamingos, the more than 20 species living inside the zoos free-flight aviary , and the peacocks that normally roam the grounds freely. For now, those animals will be housed inside the areas they typically go into to stay warm, Duncan told The Detroit Free Press .