Interesting/Little Known introduced populations

the reideer on south georiga. i think it is weird that ther are so far from were they nornmely live. and they live ther. also did you now that in 1936 nine king penguins was released in norwey it did not go well and they did try that for africkan and macaroni penguins with the same result
I have an idea the South Georgia Reindeer have been eradicated in the interests of indigenous fauna and vegetation.
 
  • Various US birds not on the ABA list (Red-Vented Bulbul, Great Tit, European Goldfinch, Greylag Goose, Swan Goose, Black Swan, Pin-Tailed Whydah, Orange-Cheeked Waxbill, ect.)

Red-vented Bulbul or Red-cheeked? I know Red-cheeked is present, hadn't heard of Red-vented here yet. And where are the Great Tits established? That's a new one to me, didn't know any of the Old World tits were established here.
 
Red-vented Bulbul or Red-cheeked? I know Red-cheeked is present, hadn't heard of Red-vented here yet. And where are the Great Tits established? That's a new one to me, didn't know any of the Old World tits were established here.
Red-vented Bulbuls have a quickly growing introduced population in the Houston area.

Great Tits may be found along the coast of Lake Michigan in my home state of Wisconsin. I should know - I've seen them.
 
Great Tits may be found along the coast of Lake Michigan in my home state of Wisconsin. I should know - I've seen them.

Interesting, how much of a population do they have? Are they all escapes/releases or is breeding occurring, do you know? Guessing they're a more recent species to appear?
 
Interesting, how much of a population do they have? Are they all escapes/releases or is breeding occurring, do you know? Guessing they're a more recent species to appear?
In 2004, there was an illegal release of several species of European songbirds in North America. 8 species were released, but only the Great Tit and European Goldfinch became established. There is confirmed breeding for both of these species. The Great Tit has population in Sheboygan, WI. There have been sightings at Harrington Beach State Park, though there is not a population there. As far as the EU Goldfinches, they are found mainly in Kenosha, WI, especially around The Bird's Nest (a feed manufacturer).
 
In 2004, there was an illegal release of several species of European songbirds in North America. 8 species were released, but only the Great Tit and European Goldfinch became established. There is confirmed breeding for both of these species. The Great Tit has population in Sheboygan, WI. There have been sightings at Harrington Beach State Park, though there is not a population there. As far as the EU Goldfinches, they are found mainly in Kenosha, WI, especially around The Bird's Nest (a feed manufacturer).

Interesting, thanks for the information! Out of curiosity, do you know what the other six species were?
 
In 2004, there was an illegal release of several species of European songbirds in North America. 8 species were released, but only the Great Tit and European Goldfinch became established. There is confirmed breeding for both of these species. The Great Tit has population in Sheboygan, WI. There have been sightings at Harrington Beach State Park, though there is not a population there. As far as the EU Goldfinches, they are found mainly in Kenosha, WI, especially around The Bird's Nest (a feed manufacturer).
Eurasian Blue Tit, Eurasian Siskin, European Greenfinch, Common Chaffinch, Eurasian Linnet, and Eurasian Jay.
Also a source would be handy.
 
Found a note that Kookaburras have been introduced to New Zealand, anybody some more information about this ?
 
Found a note that Kookaburras have been introduced to New Zealand, anybody some more information about this ?
The kookaburras were probably introduced by Sir George Grey (former prime minister of NZ) a long time ago in Kawau Island. They are rare in the country, with sightings being near Kawau.
 
Already in 1513 the Chinese ring-necked pheasant was introduced on the island Saint Helena and seem to be still present.
 
The kookaburras were probably introduced by Sir George Grey (former prime minister of NZ) a long time ago in Kawau Island.

I'm digressing slightly but Sir George Grey was also the Governor of the Cape Colony in South Africa. He donated a number of South African animals, most notably a quagga, to London Zoo.

He was awarded the Silver Medal of the Zoological Society of London for his "numerous donations of South African animals".
 
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