# From 'gentle' and 'graceful' to the 'cane toad of the sky': How Australia turned on the common myna

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-23T14:10:02+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-gentle-graceful-cane-toad-sky.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/from-gentle-and-graceful-to-the-cane-toad-of-the-sky-how-australia-tur-9c9349/

The common myna is sometimes referred to as "Australia's most hated bird." Originally from South and Central Asia, the introduced species from the starling family is abundant, raucous and bold.

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