Common Myna
COMMON MYNA
Acridotheres tristis
Family Sturnidae
Bird #524 - November 2019
This is an unfortunate new bird record for the Philippines. The Common Myna is one of the top invasive bird species in the world. It wreaks havoc with the local species by taking over nesting holes and driving away the local birds.
The Common Myna is native to India and western Southeast Asia. It has been introduced to Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tahiti to control insect pests. Today Tahiti spends a lot of money in an effort to eradicate the invasive species like Common Myna and rats in an effort to conserve native birds.
Read MoreAcridotheres tristis
Family Sturnidae
Bird #524 - November 2019
This is an unfortunate new bird record for the Philippines. The Common Myna is one of the top invasive bird species in the world. It wreaks havoc with the local species by taking over nesting holes and driving away the local birds.
The Common Myna is native to India and western Southeast Asia. It has been introduced to Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tahiti to control insect pests. Today Tahiti spends a lot of money in an effort to eradicate the invasive species like Common Myna and rats in an effort to conserve native birds.
