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Southern Lapwing - Vanellus chilensis

Florida's Exotic Wildlife. Species detail.

First year: 1950's

Extirpated year: 1960's

Established status: Species were formerly present in Florida, but are no longer present.

Estimated Florida range: 6 counties Not reported breeding

Statewide trend: No current population

Threats to natives: Unknown.

Species Account: Sightings of this bird are most likely escapes, since the closest natural occurrence is Panama, and these birds are not prone to wandering great distances (Stevenson and Anderson 1994).

Habitats: Agricultural habitat, Freshwater marsh

County	First Year	Extirpated Year	Breeding status	Notes
Broward	1950's		Not reported breeding
Collier	1959		Not reported breeding
Dade	1950's		Not reported breeding
Monroe	1950's	1960's	Not reported breeding
Orange	1950's		Not reported breeding
Palm Beach	1959		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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