In the 1860s, Australia imported mynas to fight crop pests; more than a century later, the birds had become an invasive species of their own

Australia’s common myna population has expanded rapidly by adapting to human-altered habitats, raising concerns over competition with native birds and highlighting the challenges of invasive species ...
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Mass Mortality and Infected Mammals: Australia’s Bird Flu Fears Come True

Australia confirmed its first case of H5N1 in June in migratory seabirds. Since then, the virus has spread rapidly, straining government responses. By Laura Chung Reporting from Sydney, Australia Bird ...