Indian Myna Bird Project (Mid North Coast)

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Indian Myna Birds

The Indian Myna (also known as the Common Myna) was introduced into Australia in the late 1860s to control insects but has become a huge problem in cities and urban centres. Mynas have more recently invaded open forest areas on the Coast of NSW, threatening native bird and hollow-dwelling animal populations. There are Indian Myna hot spots on the Mid North Coast.

Hastings Landcare, Manning Landcare and the Great Lakes Network have received a grant fromthe Hunter- Central Rivers Catchment Management Authority and Australian Government Natural Heritage Trust to run an education program to control the invasive Indian Myna on the Mid North Coast. Public education is a major focus of the project. To reduce the current population we will use a range of traps designed for different urban and rural conditions. Trapping is most successful when located where the birds feed.

Indian Myna in Flight

We can help identify trapping sites, train volunteers to use the traps and organise the humane disposal of captured Indian Mynas. If you would like to report an Indian Myna hot spot on the mid north coast, contact your Local Council / Landcare Group and you will be directed to your nearest coordinator.

You can download the Indian Myna Handbook which provides information (that is also presented on this website) to help you:

• Identify the Indian Myna
• Understand the behaviours and habits of Indian Mynas
• Stop the invasion in your own backyard
• Use Myna traps
• Ensure humane handling of captured birds

Download Indian Myna Handbook (PDF 422KB)

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Local Area Coordinators

We have groups of local volunteers in various locations on the Mid North Coast. who can help you identify, trap and humanely euthanase birds. They can also lend you traps or provide direction in building your own trap. Contact your local council (details are listed under Contact menu) for more information.

Humane Handling

Reducing the existing Indian Myna population by trapping requires the humane handling of all captured birds. Everyone who participates in trapping must adopt the animal welfare protocol.

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