A myna issue: When one bird becomes everyone’s business
Published on 12 February 2026
Cassowary Coast Regional Council is dealing with a myna issue – and yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like.
The Indian myna (not to be confused with the noisy miner) is an introduced pest bird that has been making itself far too comfortable across parts of the Cassowary Coast.
Loud, bossy and highly territorial, mynas are known for muscling in on native birds, stealing nesting spots, and upsetting