Black Drongos Introduced for Pest Control Now Threaten Guam's Native Birds
In 1935, black drongos were deliberately brought to Rota to help control agricultural pests. The birds successfully established themselves and eventually spread to the neighboring island of Guam. Their aggressive nature has since posed a serious threat to native bird species in the region. The situation highlights the unintended ecological consequences that can arise from introducing non-native species into established ecosystems.
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