Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Gardens

Florida · Southeast

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Habitat

ForestTropicalUrban Park

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Gardens is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 224 species recorded on eBird. This forest and tropical habitat attracts White-crowned Pigeon, Eurasian Collared-Dove, and Mourning Dove among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

White-crowned Pigeon Eurasian Collared-Dove Mourning Dove Turkey Vulture Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

5/29/2026Boca Chica Rd.2 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

5/23/2026619 Front Street, Key West, Florida, US (24.562, -81.804)1 observed

Egyptian Goose

Alopochen aegyptiaca

5/22/2026Truman Waterfront Park1 observed

Black-throated Blue Warbler

Setophaga caerulescens

5/22/2026Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Gardens1 observed

Purple Gallinule

Porphyrio martinica

5/21/2026Key West Golf Club (Stock Island)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Red Junglefowl

15/22/2026

White-crowned Pigeon

15/22/2026

White-winged Dove

15/22/2026

Common Gallinule

15/22/2026

Laughing Gull

15/22/2026

Least Tern

15/22/2026

Sandwich Tern

15/22/2026

Magnificent Frigatebird

15/22/2026

Anhinga

15/22/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

15/22/2026

White Ibis

15/22/2026

Glossy Ibis

15/22/2026

Tricolored Heron

15/22/2026

Green Heron

15/22/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

15/22/2026

Osprey

15/22/2026

Gray Kingbird

15/22/2026

European Starling

15/22/2026

Northern Mockingbird

15/22/2026

Common Grackle

15/22/2026

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

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Gardens for birding?▼

The best months to visit Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Gardens for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Gardens?▼

Notable species at Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Gardens include White-crowned Pigeon, Eurasian Collared-Dove, Mourning Dove, Turkey Vulture, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. The area supports forest, tropical, urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Gardens?▼

Birding at Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Gardens is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Gardens?▼

Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Gardens offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.