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FWC Home : Wildlife & Habitats : Ruddy Shelduck - Tadorna ferruginea :

Ruddy Shelduck - Tadorna ferruginea

Florida's Exotic Wildlife. Species detail.

First year: 1970'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: 6 counties  Not reported breeding

Statewide trend: Unknown status

Threats to natives:  Unknown

Species Account: Native to Eurasia. The sightings in Florida represent escapees.

Habitats: Lake

County First Year Extirpated YearBreeding statusNotes
Alachua1970's Not reported breeding 
Dade1970's Not reported breeding 
Glades1970's Not reported breeding 
Highlands1978 Not reported breeding(B. Pranty, 2001
unpublished data)
Hillsborough1970's Not reported breeding 
Okeechobee1978 Not reported breeding(B. Pranty, 2001
unpublished data)

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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