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Starling
Where does this species come from?
India, as well as central and southern Asia
What is its invasive status in South Africa?
NEMBA Category 3
Where in South Africa is it a problem?
Probably minimal in natural and rural habitats. Mostly found in KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Gauteng, Western Cape, Mpumalanga, North-West and Free State Provinces.
How does it spread?
Reproduces profusely.
Why is it a problem?
Common mynas are aggressive and compete for the same resources as indigenous birds. They are also known to eat the eggs and attack the fledglings of other birds.
India, as well as central and southern Asia
What is its invasive status in South Africa?
NEMBA Category 3
Where in South Africa is it a problem?
Probably minimal in natural and rural habitats. Mostly found in KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Gauteng, Western Cape, Mpumalanga, North-West and Free State Provinces.
How does it spread?
Reproduces profusely.
Why is it a problem?
Common mynas are aggressive and compete for the same resources as indigenous birds. They are also known to eat the eggs and attack the fledglings of other birds.
Sources:
(*) https://ebird.org/species/commyn
(*) https://search.macaulaylibrary.org/catalog?taxonCode=commyn