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  1. lgonz1008

    ABA Introduced Species Question

    It's been confirmed that at least from the exotics found in Florida, only the Gray-headed Swamphen, Monk Parakeet and European Starling pose an actual threat to native ecosystems or damage to manmade structures/agriculture. But understandably, these species can't be protected since they aren't...
  2. lgonz1008

    ABA Introduced Species Question

    In Miami alone, Common Hill Myna, Chestnut-fronted Macaw, Red-masked Parakeet and Orange-winged Parrot all fall in this category. Self-sustaining sadly doesn't mean approved unless a study is done and most times, studies are given to the natives since those are the ones that can/should be given...
  3. lgonz1008

    ABA Introduced Species Question

    Thanks for the input, I decided to might as well go for it since the hotspot also had a lot of other cool year birds/Florida rarities like Vermillion Flycatcher, Tropical Kingbird, Dickcissel and a Indigo x Painted Bunting (hybrid). In the end, I got my first lifer of the year, but it feels a...
  4. lgonz1008

    ABA Introduced Species Question

    This is mostly for fellow American birders, but any input would be appreciated. Recently in Central Florida in an eBird hotspot called Belle Glade Marina & Torry Island birders have reported a number of Florida rarities like Vermilion Flycatcher, Tropical Kingbird and out of season Dicksissels...
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