Greylag Goose - Anser anser
Florida's Nonnative Wildlife. Species detail.
First year: 1980's
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: 3
counties At least 10 years, 3 counties Not
reported breeding
Statewide trend: Unknown
status
Threats to natives:
Unknown
Species Account: It is
uncertain whether these animals are feral populations or
wide-ranging domestics (Robertson and Woolfenden 1992). No
sustainable wild population occurs in Florida, and most are seen in
ponds on farms, city parks, and golf courses (Florida BBA).
Habitats: Lakes
| County |
First Year |
Extirpated Year |
Breeding status |
Notes |
| Dade |
1980's |
|
At least 10 years |
(Florida BBA 1986-91) |
| Hillsborough |
1980's |
|
Not reported breeding |
(B. Pranty, 2001 unpublished data) |
| Lake |
1980's |
|
Not reported breeding |
|
| Pasco |
1980's |
|
At least 10 years |
(Florida BBA 1986-91) |
| Sumter |
1980's |
|
At least 10 years |
|
| Suwannee |
1980's |
|
Not reported breeding |
|
References
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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