Are Mynah Birds Native To Australia?

common mynas are now widespread throughout eastern australia from western Victoria in the south to Cairns in the north They were first brought into Australia from Asia in 1862 to control caterpillars and other insects in market gardens around Melbourne 2. What do Australian miner birds eat? In its natural environment, the noisy miner feeds … Read more

Why Was The Myna Bird Introduced To Australia?

Common mynas are now widespread throughout eastern Australia from western Victoria in the south to Cairns in the north. They were first brought into Australia from Asia in 1862 to control caterpillars and other insects in market gardens around Melbourne 2. Can you have a mynah bird as a pet? Mynah birds are lively, social … Read more

Can You Shoot Indian Miners In Australia?

common mynas have similarities to one of our native birds , the Noisy Miner (Manorina melanocephala). It is important not to confuse the two as Noisy Miners are a protected species under Australian law and attempts to harm or kill these birds are illegal. Why is the Indian myna a pest in Australia? Mynas were … Read more