3 most dangerous invasive birds in the world

In the biological world, there is a silent and dangerous invasion from birds, originating from abroad. They are attacking native species, breaking the local ecological balance and out of human control.

Dangerous invasive birds

1. Brown flute - Acridotheres tristis

This is a native bird of India , but has been introduced to all parts of the world, mainly to destroy agricultural pests. However, this bird also degrades biodiversity due to competition for nesting places, killing small birds and their eggs and chasing small animals. In Vietnam, brown flute is distributed throughout all parts of the country.

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2. Hello red crest - Pycnonotus cafer

Giving red crests (originating in some parts of Asia) were introduced to some islands in the Pacific Ocean. Here they cause serious problems such as fruit and plants as well as nectar, seeds and buds. Giving red crests is a fierce species, competing for shelter and chasing other birds.

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3. Blue Stone Flute - Sturnus vulgaris

Flute Green stone originated in Asia Europe and North Africa and now appears in many countries around the world. Blue Rock Flute is an extremely voracious species and eats almost everything that reduces the number of native insects and destroys crops. This is an aggressive bird and has eliminated many native birds due to competition of nesting places. In Vietnam, Green Stone Flute caught in Hai Duong and Hung Yen in the winter of 1975-1976.

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The species on this list are selected to illustrate the harmful effects of invasive organisms.Species that are not on the list do not mean less dangerous.

Source: IUCN Guidelines for the Prevention of Biodiversity Loss Caused by Invasive Alien Species