Indian myna bird spotted with dart stuck through body

A bird has been spotted south of Brisbane with a blow gun dart running completely through its body.

A bird has been spotted roaming around with a dart pierced through its body south of Brisbane.

The Indian myna was seen on a property in Shailer Park with what appears to be a blow gun running completely through its body.

A bird has been spotted with a dart through its body in Shailer Park. Photo: Supplied

A resident who spotted the bird said it flew off a short time later.

It comes after a plover was shot through the chest with an arrow in August 2020.

A report was made to the RSPCA in D’Aguilar after a plover had been seen with an arrow through its chest.

The bird was euthanised on humane grounds due to the injuries sustained, and as a lower leg fracture was not repairable.

If you find a sick or injured animal, contact the RSPCA on 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625).