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Indian Myna Bird

Indian Myna Birds

The Indian Myna bird is becoming a growing problem throughout Port Stephens.

They are a threat to native birds and can create bird mite infestations in buildings. 

The Indian Myna can often be mistaken for the native Noisy Miner. The noisy miner has a mostly grey body and the Indian Myna, a dark brown body.  The Noisy Miners are honeyeaters whereas the Indian Myna mainly feed on food scraps.

Council is currently trialling various traps although this method of eradicating myna birds is proving unsuccessful. Due to popular demand of the Indian Myna Bird traps, Council has therefore purchased a further six traps. The traps are available at various hire companies throughout the shire for a small cost.

For more information on the Indian Myna and Noisy Miner, and how you can help, see the attachments below.

Remember:

Grey is Good

Brown is Bad

Contact details
Environmental Health Officer
02 49 800 255 (ph)
council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

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