Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Gardens

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
ForestTropicalUrban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Gardens is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 224 species recorded on eBird. This forest and tropical habitat attracts White-crowned Pigeon, Eurasian Collared-Dove, and Mourning Dove among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Swainson's Warbler

Limnothlypis swainsonii

3/3/2026Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Gardens1 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

3/3/2026Old State Road 4a (Sugarloaf Key)1 observed

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

2/27/2026Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach6 observed

Osprey (Caribbean)

Pandion haliaetus

2/21/2026Key West NWR1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

White-crowned Pigeon

13/4/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

53/4/2026

Mourning Dove

33/4/2026

Turkey Vulture

153/4/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

13/4/2026

Ovenbird

13/4/2026

Black-and-white Warbler

13/4/2026

Northern Parula

23/4/2026

Palm Warbler

33/4/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

13/4/2026

Prairie Warbler

23/4/2026

Black-throated Green Warbler

13/4/2026

Red Junglefowl

13/4/2026

Magnificent Frigatebird

43/4/2026

White Ibis

13/4/2026

Short-tailed Hawk

13/4/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

13/4/2026

Gray Catbird

53/4/2026

Louisiana Waterthrush

13/4/2026

Northern Waterthrush

13/4/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Gardens for birding?
The best months to visit Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Gardens for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Gardens?
Notable species at Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Gardens include White-crowned Pigeon, Eurasian Collared-Dove, Mourning Dove, Turkey Vulture, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. The area supports forest, tropical, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Gardens?
Birding at Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Gardens is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Gardens?
Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Gardens offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.