Egyptian Goose - Alopochen aegyptiaca
Florida's Nonnative Wildlife. Species detail.
First year: 1960'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: 2 counties At least 10 years, 1 county Less than 10 years, 6 counties Not reported breeding
Statewide trend: Unknown status
Threats to natives: Unknown
Species Account: Native to North Africa and Syria. This is probably the most commonly seen exotic goose species in the wild in Florida, but it rarely breeds successfully (Florida BBA). The sightings in Florida represent escapees.
Habitats: Lakes
| County |
First Year |
Extirpated Year |
Breeding status |
Notes |
| Bay |
1996 |
|
Not reported breeding |
(Pranty 1997b) |
| Broward |
1960s |
|
Less than 10 years |
(B. Pranty, 2001 unpublished data), reported breeding with 6 young at Woodmont County Club in Tamarac |
| Dade |
1960's |
|
Not reported breeding |
|
| Gulf |
1996 |
|
Not reported breeding |
(Pranty 1997b) |
| Hillsborough |
1960's |
|
At least 10 years |
Reported confirmed breeding (Florida BBA 1986-91). |
| Lake |
1960's |
|
Not reported breeding |
(B. Pranty, 2001 unpublished data) |
| Marion |
1998 |
|
Not reported breeding |
(Pranty 1999b) |
| Monroe |
1960's |
|
Not reported breeding |
|
| Pinellas |
1960's |
|
At least 10 years |
|
References
Pranty, B. 1997b. Field observations [fall report: August to November 1997]. Florida Field Naturalist 25:74-84.
Pranty, B. 1999b. Field observations [spring report: March to May 1999]. Florida Field Naturalist 27:182-193.
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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