Michael Szabo wrote:Both Red-vented Bulbul and Common Myna are invasive species known to chase and attack native birds. Common Myna is also known to remove chicks from nests and taking over the nest site. Both species are also known to predate on native skinks, geckos and insects.
Can you give references for myna? I'm always interested to see data on myna effects in NZ. NZBO mentions them taking out starlings, and I, like many others I'm sure, have seen that. No doubt they prey on some small native fauna, but data on their effects on populations of native species (birds, reptiles, or anything) would be very interesting.
Thanks
Neil