Starlings in Western Australia - Why Western Australia wants to stay starling-free

摘要

As many grape and fruit growers in the eastern states of Australia will know, starlings cause a significant amount of damage to fruit production, infrastructure (such as buildings and equipment) and social well-being when these birds 'set up shop' inor near your property. Starlings are regarded as one of the world's worst 100 invaders and they have the potential to severely impact on the Western Australian lifestyle, including production systems, recreational activities, and the State's internationally recognised and unique biodiversity, in the same way as they are doing in other areas of Australia and overseas.