I wasnt suggesting your evidence was anecdotal. My message said exactly
what it said. I have anecdotal evidence of Dollarbirds being evicted by
mynas. This is not to contradict what you have seen. Its entirely possible
that both things happen regularly.
As for ectoparasites. I'm well aware that most cavity nesting birds carry
lice and such things. Give me some credit. However, there are many types
of ectoparasites, and some are less benign than others. I am asking
whether anyone has specific information about the types of parasites carried
by Mynas. There has been an assertion that one of the parasites carried by
Mynas is adversely affecting some native bird species. An entirely
plausible theory, with many known examples to back it up.
So, does anyone have any information about the types of ectoparasites
carried by Indian Mynas.
-----Original Message-----
From: Jeffrey Amess <>
To: Scott O'Keeffe <>
Cc: <>
Date: Tuesday, 18 April 2000 4:50
Subject: The Good the Bad and downright smelly!
>Thanks Scott. My evidence isnt anecdotal, as I have a Dollarbird nestsite
>tree at the bottom of the Back yard, for the past two years the Mynas have
>been booted out. Yes Mynas do carry lice or such like things, as do most
>hollow nesting birds. Jeff
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