Effects of the Invasive Common Myna (<i>Acridotheres tristis</i>) on Nest Site Competition and Predation in Native Birds: A Before-After-Control-Impact Study

Effects of the Invasive Common Myna (<i>Acridotheres tristis</i>) on Nest Site Competition and Predation in Native Birds: A Before-After-Control-Impact Study

Despite concerns about invasive Common Mynas (<i>Acridotheres tristis</i>), few studies have experimentally demonstrated their impact on native birds. Using a Before-After-Control-Impact (BACI) design with 142 nest boxes, we assessed how Myna presence affected House Sparrows (<i>Pa...

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Main Authors: Iris Fortoune Engel, Ido Izhaki, Motti Charter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-07-01
Series:Biology
Subjects:
invasive species
Common Myna (<i>Acridotheres tristis</i>)
nesting competition
nest predation
Before-After-Control-Impact (BACI) study
nest box management
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/14/7/828
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