Southern Lapwing - Vanellus chilensis
Florida's Exotic Wildlife. Species detail.
First year: 1950's
Extirpated year: 1960's
Established status: Species were
formerly present in Florida, but are no longer present.
Estimated Florida range: 6
counties Not reported breeding
Statewide trend: No current
population
Threats to natives:
Unknown.
Species Account: Sightings of
this bird are most likely escapes, since the closest natural
occurrence is Panama, and these birds are not prone to wandering
great distances (Stevenson and Anderson 1994).
Habitats: Agricultural
habitat, Freshwater marsh
| County |
First Year |
Extirpated Year |
Breeding status |
Notes |
| Broward |
1950's |
|
Not reported breeding |
|
| Collier |
1959 |
|
Not reported breeding |
|
| Dade |
1950's |
|
Not reported breeding |
|
| Monroe |
1950's |
1960's |
Not reported breeding |
|
| Orange |
1950's |
|
Not reported breeding |
|
| Palm Beach |
1959 |
|
Not reported breeding |
|
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.
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