The black rat is a mammal that lives in agricultural area, planted forest, natural forests, shrub lands, coastlands. Their habitat is basically anywhere, but they prefer drier areas and do not like to swim. It is also known as the bush rat, blue rat, and ship rat. They eat snails, beetles, spiders, stick insects, and fruit from many different plants. The ship rat has caused some birds, small mammals, reptiles, and plants to go into extinction. In the 19th century they were responsible for the shrinkage of the population of many Hawaiian birds. For more information on the black rat, CLICK HERE.
The Pacific Rat is one of the smallest rats that is closely linked to humans. They are found throughout Asia and the Pacific areas. The Pacific Rat is excellent at climbing trees because this is where they do some of their feeding. However, these mammals are not good swimmers. They have reached many mainlands due to accidental introduction by man. The Pacific Rats love to eat a variety of things. They eat seeds and fruits, lizards, insects and the eggs and chicks of native birds. Can you believe that hey also eat centipedes, earthworms, the larvae of some butterflies and moths, lizards and birds, beetles, spiders, snails, and fleshy fruits and other seeds, flowers, roots, stems, leaves and so much more... These pesty mammals are most active right before dark. For more information on the Pacific Rat, CLICK HERE.
The small Indian mongoose was found originally in Southeastern Asia from Pakistan to the southern coast of China. They were introduced to the West Indies, South America, Japan and other places in the world to help control the populations of rodents and snakes. And now they are a definite pest and we have way too many of them. They can adapt to almost any habitat as long as they have some type of food source. The small Indian mongoose loves to eat a huge variety of foods. Some of them are: insects, spiders, snails, eggs of birds, reptiles, crabs, fish, fruits and lots more. Unfortunately, this mammal has no natural enemies. They have caused the elimination of seven amphibian and reptile species in just Peurto Rico and the extinction of at least five vertebrate animals in Jamaica. They also spread diseases like rabies. For more information on this pesty mammal, CLICK HERE.
The Cowbird lives in aricultural areas, planted forest, shrublands, natural forest, shrublands disturbed areas. Habitate the cowbird likes scatterd trees to live in and likes grassland. Impacts the cowbird would take an egg from a diffrent bird and put one of her eggs in place of the other egg. The birds that have the cowbird's egg usally rears it as its own but sometimes the 'host' would not care for the egg. The cowbird usually drops her egg into a smaller bird's nest. When the egg hatches, the baby cowbird pushes the other baby birds out of the nest, and eats more food. For more information: CLICK HERE.
Mynah
Urban and agricultural areas is where you might find the mynah bird. They also live in tropical areas but can spread quickly to other areas. The mynahs don't go into the cold but they go where they can reach food easily. That way they don't leave their nests for too long. Mynahs can be a nuisance by preying on nestling pigeons, kelp, and gulls. They also are ruining crops. This species has been named one of the 100's worst pests.. For more information CLICK HERE.
Red-vented Bulbul
The Red-vented Bulbul lives in agricultural areas, planted forest, shrublands, natural forests. Some bulbuls live in parks and gardens. The bulbuls are a nuisance because they are ruining crops like beans, tomatoes, and peas. They have also been known to spread the seeds of other non-native species. This species was nominated as 1 of 100 of the world's worst invaders. For more information CLICK HERE.
