Primarily a bird of the southeast, where its rolling calls are familiar sounds in swamps and riverside woods, red-bellied woodpeckers have adjusted to life in suburbs and city parks across Florida.

Others are known for their flashy looks, wearing bright red patches on their shoulders or feathered coats of many colors. More than 500 species of birds live in Florida for some or all of their ...

The Wildlife Center of Southwest Florida cares for up to 200 birds each year, poisoned by red tide. And that's during the mild years.

In the meantime, here are 10 of the most common birds you may spot in your Florida yard. Northern cardinal. Song; Diet: Seeds, insects, berries, insects.Favors sunflower seeds in bird feeders.