SciencePhoto: HT WorldIndian Mynas Introduced to Hawaii in 1865 to Control Armyworms
In 1865, German-born physician William Hillebrand brought Indian mynas from South Asia to Hawaii to combat armyworm infestations damaging sugarcane crops. The birds were introduced as a natural pest control method but ended up establishing themselves permanently. Today, common mynas are a loud, fearless presence in Honolulu, competing with native birds for nesting sites and altering the island's ecosystem.
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