Black Swan - Cygnus atratus
Florida's Nonnative Wildlife. Species detail.
First year: 1961
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: 2
counties At least 10 years, 6 counties Not
reported breeding
Statewide trend: Unknown
status
Threats to natives:
Unknown
Species Account: Native to
Australia.
Habitats: Lake
| County |
First Year |
Extirpated Year |
Breeding status |
Notes |
| Duval |
1961 |
|
Not reported breeding |
(B. Pranty, 2001 unpublished data) |
| Hillsborough |
1980's |
|
Not reported breeding |
|
| Madison |
1980's |
|
Not reported breeding |
Listed as possible breeding (Florida BBA 1986-91) |
| Monroe |
1980's |
|
Not reported breeding |
|
| Orange |
1980's |
|
At least 10 years |
2 pair with young and eggs (Pranty 2000b) |
| Palm Beach |
1980's |
|
Not reported breeding |
|
| Pinellas |
1995 |
|
Not reported breeding |
|
| Polk |
1980's |
|
At least 10 years |
(Florida BBA 1986-91) |
References
Pranty, B. 2000b. Field observations [spring
report: March to May 2000]. Florida Field Naturalist
28:204-215.
Robertson, W. B., and G. E. Woolfenden. 1992.
Florida bird species: an annotated list. Florida Ornithological
Society, Gainesville, Florida, USA.
Stevenson, H. M., and B. H. Anderson. 1994. The
birdlife of Florida. University Press of Florida, Gainesville,
Florida, USA.
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