Common (Indian) Myna

The Common (Indian) Myna was bought to Australia from Asia in the 1860s to control caterpillars and other insects around market gardens in Melbourne. Although they have not been declared a pest animal in Victoria, they threaten native biodiversity due to their territorial behaviours and competition for nests. They have been known to kill chicks and destroy eggs of other birds in order to take over a nest. 

Common (Indian) Myna birds are scavengers who feed on insects, fruits, vegetables, scraps, and pet food. To deter them you should:

• ensure no food scraps or pet food is left outdoors
• potential nesting sites such as holes in roofs or eaves are blocked to prevent nesting
• consider planting shrubs and plants to deter them on your property as Common (Indian) Mynas prefer open areas in gardens. 

Resources

Indian Myna Webinar

Indian Myna Landcare Flyer

Northern Bendigo Landcare have developed an Indian Myna flyer that covers:

• their impact and what you can do
• how to identify them compared to Noisy Miner
• how to trap them.

Download the flyer »

Reporting Pest Animals Sightings  

By recording and reporting sightings of pest animals, you help researchers and government bodies understand the extent and range of these species and the impact they’re having on the environment.   

FeralScan 

FeralScan is a community pest animal recording and management tool that can be used via app or internet browser.  

iNaturalist 

iNaturalist is a global, citizen science platform where you can record sightings of flora, fauna and fungi. It can be used via app or internet browser.