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"The Indian myna
was released in Victoria in the 1860s to eat insects but has become one of the highest-ranking pests on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List."

"It competes with native birds and wildlife, damages crops, can spread avian malaria and cause dermatitis, allergies and asthma in humans."

"There are calls for more councils to offer bounties, or for the state or federal governments to implement a coordinated management program. Grassy lawns and leftover pet food sustain Indian myna populations."

"There are calls for more councils to offer bounties, or for the state or federal governments to implement a coordinated management program." >>
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-05/frustration-indian-myna-bird-driving-grassroots-action/106651956
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Wildlife carer puts $5 bounty on Indian mynas, the 'cane toads of the sky'

In one Queensland town, a wildlife carer is so concerned about the Indian myna's threat to native species, she has self-funded a bounty program that offers $5 for every bird humanely caught.