Preventing Common Myna invasion in Akrotiri SBA and Cyprus
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Darwin Plus Local
VALUE £31,663
WHERE SBAs of Akrotiri & Dhekelia (Cyprus)
Summary
Our project aims to protect biodiversity by preventing the establishment of the highly invasive alien bird species, Common Myna, in Cyprus. First recorded in January 2022 within the Akrotiri British Base area, Mynas have since been recorded in other parts of Cyprus, despite initial control efforts. Coordination for recording and effective control of the Myna will be backed-up by targeted awareness-raising efforts and scientific research, including for the identification of where the bird arrived from, to help mitigate future introductions.
