Florida's Exotic Wildlife. Species detail.
First year: 1983
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 Not reported breeding
Statewide trend: Unknown
status
Threats to natives:
Species Account: Native to
sub-Saharan Africa. Scattered sightings have been reported over the
years in the Miami area, but there is no evidence of breeding in
the wild (Florida BBA).
Habitats: Central or core urban
area, Low density suburban development, areas peripheral to
core urban areas, and small towns.
| County |
First Year |
Extirpated Year |
Breeding status |
Notes |
| Broward |
1983 |
|
Not reported breeding |
|
| Dade |
1983 |
Not reported breeding |
Probable breeding reported (Florida BBA
1986-91) |
| Pinellas |
1983 |
|
Not reported breeding |
(Pranty 1994) |
References
Pranty, B. 1994b. Field observations [spring
report: March-May 1994]. Florida Field Naturalist 22:118-126.
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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