Florida's wildlife management areas provide habitat for many species. This page gives you an introduction to just a few of the fascinating creatures that can be found on this area.

Birds
Common Name Listed Status For more information visit:
Common Loon N/A Cornell's - Ornithology Listing
Little Blue Heron FWC-SSC Cornell's - Ornithology Listing
Mangrove Cuckoo N/A Great Florida Birding Trail Listing
Osprey FWC-SSC, FWS-SSC Cornell's - Ornithology Listing
Painted Bunting N/A Cornell's - Ornithology Listing
Peregrine Falcon N/A Cornell's - Ornithology Listing
Piping Plover FWC-T, FWS-T Great Florida Birding Trail Listing
Roseate Spoonbill FWC-SSC Cornell's - Ornithology Listing
Roseate Tern N/A Cornell's - Ornithology Listing
Snowy Egret FWC-SSC Cornell's - Ornithology Listing
Tricolored Heron FWC-SSC Cornell's - Ornithology Listing
White Ibis FWC-SSC Cornell's - Ornithology Listing
Mammals
Common Name Listed Status For more information visit:
Florida Manatee FWC-E National Geographic Listing
Key Deer FWC-E, FWS-E Miami Museum of Science Listing
Lower Keys Marsh Rabbit FWC-E, FWS-E National Geographic Listing
Reptiles and Amphibians
Common Name Listed Status For more information visit:
Alligator FWC-SSC, FWS-T University of Florida Species Listing
American Crocodile FWC-E, FWS-T University of Florida Species Listing
Green Turtle FWC-E, FWS-E University of Florida Herpetology Listing
Kemp's Ridley Turtle FWC-E, FWS-E University of Florida Herpetology Listing
Leatherback Turtle FWC-E, FWS-E University of Florida Herpetology Listing
Southern Black Racer N/A University of Florida Herpetology Listing


FWC Facts:
A 2011 survey showed that 49 percent of residents and 47 percent of tourists participate in wildlife-viewing trips in Florida.

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