Nonnatives - Dusky Lory

Dusky Lory - Pseudeos fuscata

Florida's Nonnative Wildlife. Species detail.

First year: 1999

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  Not reported breeding.

Statewide trend: Unknown status

Threats to natives:  Members of the parrot family carry Newcastle disease, identified in 1971, which can infect native songbirds, game birds, domestic chickens and turkeys, and other exotic bird species. The native bird species can be infected by smuggled exotic birds and birds not properly quarantined that are released into the wild. This species also breeds in cavities which might limit the number available to native cavity nesters.

Species Account: Native to Australia.

Habitats: Central or core urban area.

References

Pranty, B. 1999a. Field observations [winter report: December 1998 to February 1999]. Florida Field Naturalist 27:130-140.

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