wildlife of florida facsheet series
A University of Florida EDIS Document Series
The Wildlife of Florida Factsheet series was created to provide the public with a quick and accurate introduction to Florida's wildlife, including both native and invasive species. We hope these factsheets inspire people to investigate wildlife in their own backyard and communities to understand the amazing biodiversity of wildlife in the state of Florida.
Wildlife of Florida Fact Sheets: Introduction
The information that follows is a key to the species factsheets. Starting with the scientific name, these terms describe various aspects of the species. These terms may help you identify the species as well as understand their role in Florida's ecosystems.
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Wildlife of Florida FactSheet: Burrowing Owl
The Owl "hoo" Loves Rangelands
Athene cunicularia floridana
Photo By: UF/IFAS
Photo By: FWC, CC
Photo By: Reed Bowman
Photo By: Larry W. Richardson/USFWS
Photo By: Rebecca Tucker
Photo By: Wikipedia, CC
Photo By: Steve Maslowski, USFWS
Photo By: Isabel Gottlieb
Wildlife of Florida FactSheet: Northern Crested Caracara
Florida's Flat-footed Falcon
Caracara cheriway
Photo By: Andy Reago and Chrissy McLarren, CC
Wildlife of Florida FactSheet: Virginia Opossum
The only marsupial north of Mexico
Didelphis virginiana
Photo By: Reed Bowman
Wildlife of Florida FactSheet: White-tailed Deer
Florida's Favorite Game Species
Odocoileus virginianus
Photo By: James Askins
Photo By: Dennis Church, CC
Wildlife of Florida FactSheet: Florida Sandhill Crane
Tall, dark and handsome
Antigone canadensis pratensis
COMING SOON!
Photo By: Dennis Church, CC
Wildlife of Florida FactSheet: Eastern Meadowlark
The Melodious Meadowlark
Sturnella magna