Key West
Florida · Southeast
About This Location
Key West is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Anhinga, Turkey Vulture, and Gray Catbird among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Egyptian Goose
Alopochen aegyptiaca
Yellow-throated Warbler
Setophaga dominica
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
White-crowned Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Gray Kingbird
Northern Mockingbird
Red Junglefowl
Laughing Gull
Magnificent Frigatebird
White Ibis
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Common Ground Dove
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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