Have you seen this bird?
The Common or Indian Myna is an aggressive, introduced bird which nests in tree hollows and building cavities. They take nesting sites from our parrots, gliders, possums and other native birds and bats. The myna adapts easily to both urban and rural habitats, and enjoys many of the changes Man makes to the environment, which gives it a clear advantage over many of our native species.
Project Myna is currently researching the spread of the Myna across the South East Queensland and northern NSW region and we need community help to report local sightings. The aim is to establish where they are and where they are not and to try to understand why they choose to colonise some areas and not others.
We are particularly keen to find their evening roost sites and seasonal nesting sites.
The mynas gather together in large groups around dusk before flying into the tree or building used as their communal roost. There is usually a lot of noisy chatter once they enter their roost and again in the early morning before they leave. These roost sites provide a good indication of the size of local populations.
If you see them in your area regularly, please fill in the following form and submit. If you would simply like more information contact us on 373 57021 or email gail.spina@griffith.edu.au
Alternatively you can print the form, fill it in and send via mail to:
Environmental Futures Centre
Nathan campus, Griffith University
Nathan, QLD 4111, Australia