NPSpecies

Palmer (1949) reports that early records of this species in maine may be escaped captives. Has recently extended its range into Maine in the last half century (Long 1981).

Witt (1997) fairly common resident in the MDI region.; Data Source: Common

Park Species Detail: Witt (1997) and Long (1987) report this species in areas adjacent to the park. Sharp (1997) Recorded during the Breeding Bird Survey conducted June 1996; not sure if this species was recorded within park boundaries. Long (1987): Fledglings observed in Bar Harbor, no other details given; rare resident on MDI. Russell (1984?) accidental spring and summer visitor, very rare to rare in winter; species has been extending its range northward in the last 2 decades. Bond (1969) vagrant to MDI. Legacy NPSpecies information may no longer be applicable, please remove if it is not applicable. In legacy NPSpecies Residency was Unknown with comment: Nesting on MDI (Long 1987), although no nesting records within park boundaries listed. Sibley (2000) year-round resident in Maine except for far northern Maine. Adamus (1983) breeds throughout the southern half of Maine.