And he indicated that the economic impact of this bird is reflected in the low productivity of agricultural crops for fruits. Many studies have been recorded examining the impact of these birds on these crops such as apples, pears, strawberries, grapes, apricots and figs. These studies recorded the destruction of these crops as a result of myna birds devouring them.
He added that these birds contribute to an increase in vocal noises. because of its annoying and loud voice throughout the year; This is due to their large numbers, and not only that; Myna birds are considered disease-carrying birds, as they may dare to attack food dishes on open tables in restaurants, and this contributes to the transmission of diseases and inconvenience at the same time.
He pointed out that the myna bird threatens biodiversity, due to its large reproduction. As its numbers may reach 160 thousand birds; After that, it competed fiercely with the settled birds for habitats and food. This bird invaded the ecosystems by attacking nests and eliminating small birds, and displacing the competing birds from their homes, nests, and places of residence, to lead to their gradual disappearance, leading to their extinction.
And he added: These birds also attack mammals such as goats, lambs and calves, to transmit diseases classified as infectious to humans. The myna bird travels daily a distance of 20 km from its nesting place to the place where food is located and available, and sometimes it attacks house pigeons and humans in some countries.
He stated that some living organisms may not be of importance if they become extinct first. They may not be among the main species whose absence affects the ecosystem, but there are other species that may be essential and major in the biosphere, and their absence leads to the collapse of the ecosystem. Therefore, it is the duty of the environment that we must protect by taking appropriate measures to limit the spread of these birds. To restore the ecological and energetic balance and reset it to what is right.
2023-08-10 19:13:26
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