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The 40 birds to see in the Everglades National Park are large, fairly common, and favor open habitats where they can be easily spotted and heard calling. These are the birds most often reported by visitors.
In Everglades National Park, more than 360 different species of birds have been sighted. Though there are many different ways to identify one group of birds from another, generally birds can be placed into one of three groups: wading birds, land birds, and birds of prey. White ibis.
This is a comprehensive listing of the bird species recorded in Everglades National Park, which is in the U.S. state of Florida. This list is based on one published by the National Park Service (NPS) dated June 21, 2022.
More than 360 species of birds have been observed in the Everglades, a number that continues to increase. Several different “categories” of birds can be found in the region, including wading birds, water birds and waterfowl, various birds of prey, songbirds and woodland birds.
Bird Species List for Everglades National Park ¹. E = Federally Endangered. T = Federally Threatened. I = Invasive/Exotic. U = Unknown. † = Extinct. Common Name. Scientific Name. Status.
Now that we know some basic facts about birds, lets take a closer look at all the amazing birds you can find in the Everglades. A popular bird to see on the Anhinga Trail is the Anhinga . Sometimes called the snake bird, this bird has webbed feet which help it swim when it chases fish in the water.
Several Everglades birds are listed as threatened or endangered under Florida and/or federal regulations. Prominent issues in the management of the Everglades have focused on three endangered birds: the wood stork, the snail kite, and the Cape Sable seaside sparrow.
Amongst the 400 recorded bird species that call this park home, there are ten that you are bound to encounter during your visit. From the elegant White Ibis to the distinctive Boat-tailed Grackle, each bird has its own fascinating characteristics and habits.
Everglades National Park is the most significant breeding ground for wading birds in North America, providing important foraging and breeding habitat for more than 400 species.
Audubon has worked for over a century to protect and restore America's Everglades. Famous for its abundance of bird life, the Everglades has faced many challenges.