Abundance and Projected Control of Invasive House Crows in Singapore

Brook, Barry W.; Sodhi, Navjot S.; Soh, Malcolm C. K.; Lim, Haw Chuan

doi:10.2307/3802688

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“…food source) to restrict access by crows; (b) planting alternative, less suitable tree species; and (c) regular pruning of trees with large and dense crowns. Brook et al (2003b) argued that if applied simultaneously, both population control and habitat management might work effectively for the long-term control of House Crows in Singapore.…”

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Southeast Asian invasive birds: ecology, impact and management

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Sodhi

2004

Ornithol. Sci.

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Invasive birds can have serious impacts on native biodiversity, native ecosystems and humans. However, there is a dearth of literature on the status and effects of invasive birds in Southeast Asia. We review the current available information on the invasive bird species in Southeast Asia, first by discussing characteristics that likely make invasive bird species successful and second by reviewing the impacts of the invasive bird species on Southeast Asian economy and biodiversity. We end by discussing the strengths and weaknesses, as well as the applicability of different management options.

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“…Ͼ20,000 birds; Siew et al 1980). In Singapore, the House Crow population is estimated to be 130,000 birds (Brook et al 2003b). Urban managers have faced great public concern over the nocturnal roosts of these birds (Peh & Sodhi 2002).…”

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Southeast Asian invasive birds: ecology, impact and management

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Sodhi

2004

Ornithol. Sci.

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“…For instance, the successful and on-going control of invasive House Crows (Corvus splendens) and Mynas (Acridotheres spp.) in Singapore owes its success to an integrated management programme involving governmental support, scientific monitoring, population and statistical modelling, direct on-ground actions such as shooting, and indirect activities such as habitat manipulation, and public education campaigns (see Yap et al 2002;Brook et al 2003;.…”

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Australasian bird invasions: accidents of history?

Brook

2004

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“…[13,23,24], Newcastle disease [25,26] and the potential for spread of bird flu [27]. This bird is globally regarded as an important pest species with significant potential for further global invasion [9,13,21]. Using a risk analysis model, the Vertebrate Pest Committee (VPC) [18] in Australia has classified the house crow as an extreme threat species while the risk of establishment has been determined as a serious risk in Australia [28].…”

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“…It is detrimental to indigenous bird species via predation or competitive displacement by attacking and mobbing birds and destroying eggs and nests [17][18][19]. They have also been known to attack people [20,21] and are a significant human and animal health risk as a fecal contaminator of human environments and water sources [13,18,22]. These crows have also been identified as carriers of human enteric disease organisms such as Salmonella spp., Shigella serotypes, Proteus spp., Vibrioaceae spp., Pseudomonas spp., Escherichia coli, Campylobacter spp.…”

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The House Crow (Corvus splendens): A Threat to New Zealand?

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Nagle

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Abstract:The house crow (Corvus splendens), a native of the Indian subcontinent, has shown a rapid expansion of habitat range across Eastern Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Europe and Asia. It is an adaptable, gregarious commensal bird which is regarded globally as an important pest species due to its impacts on livestock, agricultural and horticultural crops and indigenous fauna and as a fecal contaminator of human environments and water resources. Two Maxent (v3.3.3k) models (A) with presence data in Australia and (B) with simulated entry data locations in New Zealand) and a third ArcGIS model (C) with environmental and social layers) are used to determine an overall suitability index and establish a niche-based model of the potential spatial distribution for C. splendens within New Zealand. The results show that New Zealand, particularly the northern regions of North Island, has suitable environments for the establishment of the house crow. In order of suitability Model B showed highest potential land area suitability (31.84%) followed by Model A (13.79%) and Model C (10.89%). The potential for further expansion of this bird's invasive range is high and, if New Zealand is invaded, impacts are likely to be significant.

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Abundance and Projected Control of Invasive House Crows in Singapore

Cited by 46 publications

References 38 publications

Southeast Asian invasive birds: ecology, impact and management

Southeast Asian invasive birds: ecology, impact and management

Australasian bird invasions: accidents of history?

The House Crow (Corvus splendens): A Threat to New Zealand?

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