Example of an alien species in Europe and the Mediterranean Basin. The Common Myna <i><a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Acridotheres_tristis" title="Acridotheres tristis">Acridotheres tristis</a></i>, a highly invasive bird species, which was recently introduced to several Mediterranean countries and is rapidly expanding its range.
Yotam Orchan, Assaf Shwartz
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<i>Amassing Efforts against Alien Invasive Species in Europe.</i>  Shirley SM, Kark S, PLoS Biology Vol. 4/8/2006, e279. <a href="//doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.0040279" class="extiw" title="doi:10.1371/journal.pbio.0040279">doi:10.1371/journal.pbio.0040279</a>