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White Stork - Ciconia ciconia

Florida's Exotic Wildlife. Species detail.

First year: 1993

Extirpated year:

Established status: Species have populations whose status is unknown.

Estimated Florida range: 3 counties.  Not reported breeding

Statewide trend: Unknown status

Threats to natives:  Unknown

Species Account: Native to Europe and Asia and winters in Africa.

Habitats: Central or core urban area

County First Year Extirpated YearBreeding statusNotes
Highlands1993 Not reported breedingSame bird that was observed in Washington County
Indian River1993 Not reported breedingSame bird that was observed in Washington County
Washington1993 Not reported breeding1 bird of unknown origin.

References

Stevenson, H. M., and B. H. Anderson. 1994. The birdlife of Florida. University Press of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA.

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Arthur Grosset photographs

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