"The Invasive", Invading
This Gray-headed Swamphen was seen at Lakodahatchee Wetlands, in southeast Florida. Later, another one was seen at Celery Fields, in central western Florida. This indicates that the invasive alien species, Gray-headed Swamphens, have already expanded their range to at least the southern half of Florida.
Attempts to control their population by removing over 3000 swamphens had little effect on their apparent overall range and population size. They seem to be there to stay.
They are larger and much more aggressive than the native species.
"The Invasive", Invading
This Gray-headed Swamphen was seen at Lakodahatchee Wetlands, in southeast Florida. Later, another one was seen at Celery Fields, in central western Florida. This indicates that the invasive alien species, Gray-headed Swamphens, have already expanded their range to at least the southern half of Florida.
Attempts to control their population by removing over 3000 swamphens had little effect on their apparent overall range and population size. They seem to be there to stay.
They are larger and much more aggressive than the native species.