Nonnatives - Spot-breasted Oriole

Spot-breasted Oriole - Icterus pectoralis

Florida's Exotic Wildlife. Species detail.

First year: 1960

Extirpated year:

Established status: Populations are confirmed breeding and apparently self-sustaining for 10 or more consecutive years.

Estimated Florida range: 4 counties At least 10 years, 6 counties Not reported breeding

Statewide trend: Declining

Threats to natives: Unknown

Species Account: Native to Central America, where it is commonly kept as a pet. Likely introduced in Florida through the pet trade. Effect on native species is unknown, and no concerted effort to control populations is planned or underway.

Habitats: Central or core urban area, Exotic plant community, Low density suburban development, areas peripheral to core urban areas, and small towns

County	First Year	Extirpated Year	Breeding status	Notes
Brevard	1960		At least 10 years
Broward	1967		At least 10 years	Reported confirmed breeding (Florida BBA 1986-91).
Collier	1977		Not reported breeding
Dade	1949		At least 10 years	Reported confirmed breeding (Florida BBA 1986-91).
Indian River	1977		Not reported breeding
Martin	1949		Not reported breeding	(B. Pranty, 2001 unpublished data)
Palm Beach	1961		At least 10 years	Reported confirmed breeding (Florida BBA 1986-91).
Polk	1949		Not reported breeding	(B. Pranty, 2001 unpublished data)
Saint Lucie	1949		Not reported breeding	(B. Pranty, 2001 unpublished data)
Sarasota	1977		Not reported breeding

References

James, F. C. 1997. Nonindigenous Birds. Pages 139-156 In Strangers Among Us: Impact and management of nonindigenous species in Florida. (Simberloff,D., D. Schmitz, and E. Wilson, eds.) Island Press, Washington D.C.

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