List of introduced bird species
This list of introduced bird species includes all the species of bird introduced to an area without regard to that territory being or not being their native area of occupation or the success of that re-introduction or introduction to the area. This practice has been harmful in many areas, although some introductions are made with the aim of preserving bird species. Following the name of the bird, a brief description of where they were introduced is included. Struthioniformes Struthionidae Ostrich, successfully introduced to Australia, and possibly introduced to New Mexico (captive only) and Israel Casuariformes Casuariidae Emu, successfully introduced to Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Tasmania and possibly introduced to Texas Rheiformes Rheidae Greater rhea, successfully introduced to France (captive only), and Germany (by accident) Lesser rhea, successfully introduced to Tierra del Fuego Apterygiformes Apterygidae Tokoeka, successfully introduced to Kapiti Island and Little Barrier Island, New Zealand Little spotted kiwi, successfully introduced to Kapiti Island, New Zealand Tinamiformes Tinamidae Chilean tinamou, introduced successfully to Easter Island and unsuccessfully to the Hawaiian Islands Great tinamou, unsuccessfully introduced to Sapelo Island, Georgia, US Red-winged tinamou, unsuccessfully introduced to the United States Anseriformes Anatidae Trumpeter swan, re-introduced successfully to areas of the United States