Florida's Exotic Wildlife. Species detail.
First year: 1990
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: 1 county
Less than 10 years, 5 counties Not reported
breeding
Statewide trend: Unknown
status
Threats to natives:
Species Account: Native to
West Africa. It is a common bird in the pet trade. Reports in
Florida reflect escaped birds.
Habitats: Central or core
urban area.
| County |
First Year |
Extirpated Year |
Breeding status |
Notes |
| Bay |
2001 |
|
Not reported breeding |
Unconfirmed ID from dead bird reporting. |
| Collier |
2002 |
|
Not reported breeding |
Unconfirmed ID from dead bird reporting. |
| Dade |
1990 |
|
Not reported breeding |
|
| Hernando |
2000 |
|
Not reported breeding |
Photos at ridge manor (Pranty 2001d) |
| Okaloosa |
2003 |
|
Not reported breeding |
Unconfirmed ID from dead bird reporting. |
| Pasco |
2000 |
|
Not reported breeding |
3 reported, and 2 had nest (Pranty 2000d) |
References
Pranty, B. 2000b. Field observations [spring
report: March to May 2000]. Florida Field Naturalist
28:204-215.
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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