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FWC Home : Wildlife & Habitats :: Swan Goose - Anser cygnoides :

Swan Goose - Anser cygnoides

Florida's Exotic Wildlife. Species detail.

First year: 1986

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, 4 counties  Not reported breeding

Statewide trend: Unknown status

Threats to natives:  Unknown

Species Account: Native to eastern Asia.

Habitats: Lakes

County First Year Extirpated YearBreeding statusNotes
Dade1986 Not reported breeding 
Hillsborough1986 Not reported breeding(B. Pranty, 2001 unpublished data)
Lake1986 Not reported breeding 
Pasco1980's At least 10 years 
Pinellas1986 At least 10 years 
Sumter1986 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.

Links to more information

Florida Breeding Bird Atlas Species Account

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