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FWC Home : Wildlife & Habitats :: Nonnative Species: Bean Goose - Anser fabalis :

Bean Goose - Anser fabalis

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: 2 counties  At least 10 years, 1 county  Not reported breeding

Statewide trend: Unknown status

Threats to natives:  Unknown

Species Account: Native to Eurasia.

Habitats: Lakes

County First Year Extirpated YearBreeding statusNotes
Brevard1980's Not reported breeding 
Dade1980's At least 10 years 
Orange1980's At least 10 years 

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.

Links to more information

Birds of Britain

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds

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