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Indian Myna Control Project

Summary:

The Indian Myna (Acridotheres tristis), native to Asia and India, was first introduced into Australia (Melbourne) in 1862 in an attempt to control pests in market gardens.  Further releases occurred in Queensland in 1883 in an attempt to control insect pests in cane fields.  Indian Mynas have now spread from these starting points to colonise a large portion of coastal and inland south-eastern Australia through to north-east Queensland. 

• Indian Myna Control Project (PDF - 284kb)

• Indian Myna Fact Sheet (PDF - 351 KB)