Florida's Nonnative Wildlife. Species detail.
First year: 1950's
Extirpated year:
Established status: Species are
present and breeding but for less than 10 years.
Estimated Florida range: 3
counties At least 10 years, 1 county Less than 10
years, 7 counties Not reported breeding
Statewide trend: Declining
Threats to natives: May compete
with native species for old woodpecker cavities. It may eat lizards
(Long 1981).
Species Account: This species
is closely related to the European Starling and is native to
southeastern Asia, where it occurs in dense jungles (Bates and
Busenbark 1970). In Florida, Hill Mynas are found in suburban
areas, where they frequent ornamental plantings and often nest in
old woodpecker cavities in palm trees (Florida BBA). This
omnivorous species eats fruits, berries, seeds, insects, and
lizards (Long 1981). As of 1991, Hill Mynas were becoming scarce in
much of the southeastern coastal range and were found almost solely
in Dade and Monroe counties (Robertson and Woolfenden 1992).
Habitats: Central or core urban
area, Low density suburban development, areas peripheral to
core urban areas, and small towns.
| County |
First Year |
Extirpated Year |
Breeding status |
Notes |
| Brevard |
|
|
At least 10 years |
No recent reports. |
| Broward |
|
|
Not reported breeding |
|
| Collier |
1995 |
|
Not reported breeding |
2 reported (Pranty 1995a); probable breeding reported (Florida
BBA 1986-91). |
| Dade |
1970's |
|
At least 10 years |
(Owre 1973, Florida BBA 1986-91) |
| Highlands |
1982 |
|
Not reported breeding |
|
| Lee |
1991 |
|
Less than 10 years |
|
| Martin |
1996 |
|
Not reported breeding |
(Pranty 1996c_ |
| Monroe |
|
|
At least 10 years |
|
| Nassau |
1980's |
|
Not reported breeding |
Possible breeding reported (Florida BBA 1986-91). |
| Palm Beach |
1970's |
|
Not reported breeding |
(Owre 1973); probable breeding reported (Florida BBA
1986-91). |
| Polk |
|
|
Not reported breeding |
|
References
Bates, H., and R. Busenbark. 1970. Finches and
soft-billed birds. T.F.H. Publications, Neptune City, New
Jersey.
Long, J.L. 1981. Introduced Birds of the world.
A.H.& A.R. Reed, Ltd. Sydney Australia
Owre, O. T. 1973. A consideration of the exotic
avifauna of southeastern Florida. Wilson Bulletin 85:495.
Pranty, B. 1995b. Field observations [spring
report: March to May 1995]. Florida Field Naturalist 23:99-108.
Pranty, B. 1996c. Field observations [summer
report: June to July 1996]. Florida Field Naturalist 25:26-31.
Pranty, B. 1996e. Field observations [summer
report: June-July1995]. Florida Field Naturalist 24:18-24.
Robertson, W. B., and G. E. Woolfenden. 1992.
Florida bird species: an annotated list. Florida Ornithological
Society, Gainesville, Florida, USA.
Stevenson, H. M., and B. H. Anderson. 1994. The
birdlife of Florida. University Press of Florida, Gainesville,
Florida, USA.
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