Acridotheres tristis (Linnaeus, 1766) – Majna brunatna – Common myna

Information in Alien Species in Poland database are purely scientific and not legally binding.

Status

The species is alien in whole area of its current or past occurrence in Poland

Casual in the environment

Reproduction not recorded

Invasive alien species

According to the decree of the Council of Ministers of December 9, 2022, on the list of invasive alien species of Union concern and the list of invasive alien species of Poland’s concern, remedial actions and measures aimed at restoring the natural state of ecosystems, the Common myna is an invasive alien species of Union concern and subject to rapid eradication.

Occurrence

Earliest introduction/record

in 2003

Types of transport

• Intentional transport to Poland

Pathways of introduction

• Pet / aquarium / terrarium species (including live food for such species)

Type of release into natural environment

• Escape from confinement

References

• Animal Diversity Web 2014. Acridotheres tristis (common myna) link
• Global Invasive Species Database 2014. Acridotheres tristis (bird) link

Life form: Bird

Phylum: Vertebrata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Sturnidae