By: KyleBy: Kyle

American CootAmerican Coot

American Coots are found in fresh- and saltwater wetlands.American Coots are found in fresh- and saltwater wetlands. They usually nest over water, they build many nests and use only one. They usually nest over water, they build many nests and use only one. They usually live in family of a dozen or more individuals with non-breeding They usually live in family of a dozen or more individuals with non-breeding

members assisting in care of the young.members assisting in care of the young.

Black-bellied Whistling DuckBlack-bellied Whistling Duck They are named because of their whistling calls.They are named because of their whistling calls. They inhabit fresh and brackish ponds, marshes, and streams.They inhabit fresh and brackish ponds, marshes, and streams.

These birds are knows to nest in trees unlike there sister species The Fulvous.These birds are knows to nest in trees unlike there sister species The Fulvous.

Bald Eagle Bald Eagle In 1782, the Bald Eagle was chosen as the national emblem, beating the Wild Turkey by In 1782, the Bald Eagle was chosen as the national emblem, beating the Wild Turkey by

one vote.one vote. There are now more than 3000 Bald Eagles in Florida.There are now more than 3000 Bald Eagles in Florida. Eagles build huge nests in tall trees and often return to the same nest year after year Eagles build huge nests in tall trees and often return to the same nest year after year

Mourning DoveMourning Dove They are ground feeders, but will use any feeder they can land on. They are ground feeders, but will use any feeder they can land on. They build their nests on flat surfaces, including the ground, but don't use nest boxes. They build their nests on flat surfaces, including the ground, but don't use nest boxes.

They are poor nest buildersThey are poor nest builders..

Great White HeronGreat White Heron

They usually inhabits freshwater marshes in central and south Florida. They usually inhabits freshwater marshes in central and south Florida. It nests in low vegetation above the water or at the water's edge. It nests in low vegetation above the water or at the water's edge. It hunts by standing still or clinging to emergent vegetation and then quickly It hunts by standing still or clinging to emergent vegetation and then quickly

stabbing its prey.stabbing its prey.

Osprey Osprey

They are found along lakes, rivers, and coasts with somewhat clear water.They are found along lakes, rivers, and coasts with somewhat clear water. Ospreys nest near or over water in the tops of tall trees. Ospreys nest near or over water in the tops of tall trees. They hunt by hovering high above the water and plunging with talons extended They hunt by hovering high above the water and plunging with talons extended

to catch fish. to catch fish.

Wakulla Seaside Sparrow Wakulla Seaside Sparrow

They inhabit Gulf coastal marshes.They inhabit Gulf coastal marshes. When mangroves overrun the grassy vegetation in these areas, the sparrows When mangroves overrun the grassy vegetation in these areas, the sparrows

move on. move on.

They eat fish, Sea snails, and other small insects near the coastlineThey eat fish, Sea snails, and other small insects near the coastline..

Anhinga Anhinga

They inhabit quiet bodies of freshwater and, while found statewide, are much They inhabit quiet bodies of freshwater and, while found statewide, are much more numerous in central and south Florida.more numerous in central and south Florida.

Anhingas build platform nests in trees, preferably clusters of willows, or reuse a Anhingas build platform nests in trees, preferably clusters of willows, or reuse a heron or egret nest.heron or egret nest.

They usually nest in colonies which may include herons and egrets.They usually nest in colonies which may include herons and egrets.

Barn Owl Barn Owl

The Barn Owl is strictly nocturnal. The Barn Owl is strictly nocturnal. It’s a very common bird but is rarely seen.It’s a very common bird but is rarely seen.

It will hunt and or roost in gardensIt will hunt and or roost in gardens..

Eastern MeadowlarkEastern Meadowlark

While they primarily eat insects on the ground, all but the Meadowlark visit While they primarily eat insects on the ground, all but the Meadowlark visit feeders.feeders.

They nest in others birds nests.They nest in others birds nests.

They never nest in boxesThey never nest in boxes..

Credits PageCredits Page

All pictures from Google Image SearchAll pictures from Google Image Search http://www.nsis.org/bird Is where I found my Is where I found my

information.information. Google and elgooG used to look up a few Google and elgooG used to look up a few

birds that I couldn’t find information on.birds that I couldn’t find information on. elgooG was used to reverse the images.elgooG was used to reverse the images.