How To Identify Indian Myna Birds
The Indian Myna is an introduced species that threatens the habitat or our native birds and wildlife.
Originally introduced by humans into Melbourne
from Southeast Asia back in 1862 they quickly established themselves. In 1883 they were taken up to Northern
Queensland, ostensibly to combat insects in the cane fields! A feral bird and now also a serious pest they are
found in most cit ies and towns along the east coast of Australia in some areas in plague
proportions.
Correct Identification of the Indian Myna
The Indian Myna is brown with a black head. It has
a yellow bill, legs and bare eye skin. In flight it shows large white wing patches. It is a
member of the starling family and is also known as the Common Myna or Indian
Myna.
Not to be confused with the native Noisy Miner
Not to be confused with the native noisy miner (manorina melanocephala) which is predominantly grey in colour. It is an offence to trap or
kill native birds.
Noisy Miner Photo
Richard Major