BEnvSc Research Reports 

Anecdotal evidence suggests that numbers of Indian Myna (Acridotheres tristis) are increasing in the Kiama/Shoalhaven area. There is much community and political interest in eradicating this exotic species as it is a perceived pest.

This project aims to:

• assess impact of the Indian Myna Bird populations in the Shoalhaven and Kiama area;

• investigate their distribution and abundance;

• investigate key habitat correlates that are facilitating any local increase;

• recommend strategies to reduce any impact on native wildlife; and