Florida's Nonnative Wildlife. Species detail.
First year: 1999
Extirpated year:
Established status: Species are
present but not confirmed to be breeding. Population persists only
with repeated introductions and/or escapes of individuals.
Estimated Florida range: 1 county
Not reported breeding
Statewide trend: Unknown
status
Threats to natives: Unknown.
Species Account: Native to
Africa and southwestern Arabia, where it inhabits savannas and
woodlands (Clements 1991).
Habitats:
| County |
First Year |
Extirpated Year |
Breeding status |
Notes |
| Hernando |
1999 |
|
Not reported breeding |
1 bird seen for several years (Pranty 1999a). |
References
Clements, J. 1991. Birds of the World: A checklist.
Ibis Publishing Co., Vista, CA.
Pranty, B. 1999a. Field observations [winter
report: December 1998 to February 1999]. Florida Field Naturalist
27:130-140.
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