.png){kind=logo}
Invasives: Myna Education
What are we doing?
We’re working to reduce the impact of Common (Indian) Mynas* (Acridotheres tristis) on Bribie Island through public education, community action, and humane control methods. This project brings together concerned residents, local volunteers, and wildlife advocates under the guidance of recognised experts to build awareness and take practical steps to protect our native species.
Join the Bribie Island/Yarun Indian Myna Education Facebook Group to learn more about controlling this destructive invader!
*The Common (Indian) Myna must not be confused with the Australian native honeyeater, the Noisy Miner Manorina melanocephala ( see photo gallery for ID resources)
Why are we doing it?
Common (Indian) Mynas are one of Australia’s most invasive bird species. Introduced from Southeast Asia, they aggressively compete with native birds and mammals for nesting hollows, often destroying eggs and killing chicks in the process. Their rapid breeding and dominance of food sources pose a serious threat to local biodiversity. They carry parasites and disease and they thrive in urban environments.
If left unchecked, Mynas will significantly alter local ecosystems, driving down populations of native birds such as lorikeets, rosellas, pardalotes and small insectivores and even mammals that need nesting hollows to breed.
Local control programs and are recommended and endorsed by the Invasive Species Council
How are we doing it?
This project focuses on three key approaches:
Community Education – Raising awareness through social media, local events, and printed materials about the identification, behaviour, and impact of mynas.
Humane Control – Supporting the use of ethical, approved trapping and euthanising methods, guided by best-practice animal welfare standards.
Habitat Improvement – Encouraging residents to create bird-friendly, biodiverse gardens that support native wildlife and make local areas less attractive to Mynas.
We also advocate for coordinated government support for eradication, and policy change to recognise the scale of the issue and facilitate community-wide controls.
How can you help?
How can you help?
Join the conversation – Follow and participate in our Facebook group to stay informed and connect with others.
Learn to identify Mynas – Spotting and reporting sightings via online tools like MynaScan and iNaturalist is an important contribution to coordinated control.
Participate – in one of our upcoming workshops
Trap responsibly – Access information and resources on humane trapping methods
Create native-friendly gardens – Reduce nesting opportunities for Mynas by planting dense native vegetation and installing nest boxes with restricted entrances.
Spread the word – Talk to your neighbours, write to your local councillors, and support local biodiversity efforts.
Together, we can help restore the balance for Bribie Island’s native wildlife!