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Resource Type: Birds

limpkin in museum exhibit

Stories & Articles

Five Facts: Limpkins in Florida

A native Florida bird with an increasing population. Once you hear the sound, you'll quickly learn to recognize their calls! Limpkins!
Several small birds trying to land on a thin upright plant stem.

Online Guide

Florida Bird Songs

Listen to many of Florida's species of birds in our online sound guide, including popular and rare birds, and the extinct Dusky Seaside Sparrow.
ocellated turkey specimen on a white background

Stories & Articles

How we stuff a turkey at the Florida Museum

Learn how bird preparator extraordinaire Andy Kratter stuff an ocellated turkey specimen.
Snowy Egret white bird with long legs sitting on a branch in the sunlight

Online Guide

Southeastern U.S. Birds Gallery

A photographic guide to many of the birds of the Southeastern United States.

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Gainesville, FL 32611
352-392-1721 (Research) or
352-846-2000 (Exhibits)

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