Environmental Agency reports 13000 invasive Little Egrets caught in 2023
The Qatar Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has indicated that the invasive Myna bird control project has achieved tangible results. Approximately 12,844 birds of this species were caught between January and July 2026, bringing the total number of birds captured since the start of the project to around 62,000. Control efforts have expanded geographically, utilizing 849 traps distributed across 58 locations, aiming to curb the spread of the bird, which exerts pressure on local species and negatively impacts ecological balance. It is considered an invasive species competing for food sources and nesting sites. The ministry is focused on protecting biodiversity and maintaining the health of ecosystems through these intensive efforts.
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