Ruddy Shelduck - Tadorna ferruginea
Florida's Exotic Wildlife. Species detail.
First year: 1970'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: 6
counties Not reported breeding
Statewide trend: Unknown
status
Threats to natives:
Unknown
Species Account: Native to
Eurasia. The sightings in Florida represent escapees.
Habitats: Lake
| County |
First Year |
Extirpated Year |
Breeding status |
Notes |
| Alachua |
1970's |
|
Not reported breeding |
|
| Dade |
1970's |
|
Not reported breeding |
|
| Glades |
1970's |
|
Not reported breeding |
|
| Highlands |
1978 |
|
Not reported breeding |
(B. Pranty, 2001
unpublished data) |
| Hillsborough |
1970's |
|
Not reported breeding |
|
| Okeechobee |
1978 |
|
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unpublished data) |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
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