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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 YearBreeding statusNotes
Duval1961 Not reported breeding(B. Pranty, 2001 unpublished data)
Hillsborough1980's Not reported breeding 
Madison1980's Not reported breeding Listed as possible breeding (Florida BBA 1986-91)
Monroe1980's Not reported breeding 
Orange1980's At least 10 years2 pair with young and eggs (Pranty 2000b)
Palm Beach1980's Not reported breeding 
Pinellas1995 Not reported breeding 
Polk1980'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.

Links to more information

Florida Breeding Bird Atlas Species Account

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