Gray Crowned Crane - Balearica regulorum
Florida's Nonnative Wildlife. Species detail.
First year: 1960's
Extirpated year: 1970's
Established status: Species were
formerly present in Florida, but are no longer present.
Estimated Florida range: 1 county
Less than 10 years, 3 counties Not reported
breeding
Statewide trend: No current
population
Threats to natives:
Unknown
Species Account: Native to
Central and South Africa.
Habitats:
| County |
First Year |
Extirpated Year |
Breeding status |
Notes |
| Alachua |
1960's |
|
Not reported breeding |
(B. Pranty, 2001 unpublished data) |
| Dade |
1960's |
1970's |
Not reported breeding |
| Hillsborough |
1960's |
1970's |
Less than 10 years |
| Saint Johns |
1960's |
|
Not reported breeding |
(B. Pranty, 2001 unpublished data) |
References
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.
Links to more information
International
Crane Federation species account
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