22 of the Largest Birds in Florida

From majestic wading birds like the Great Blue Heron to powerful raptors like the Bald Eagle, Florida offers a diverse range of larger-than-life feathered residents. A comprehensive identification guide with images allows you to delve into the impressive world of sizable avian species that call the Sunshine State home. It is a must-read for bird enthusiasts and nature lovers looking to explore the fascinating world of large birds in Florida. So the next time you are in this state, you can watch out for these giant feathered friends.

Some of the large flying birds of the state are the bald eagle, great egret, and great blue heron. The sandhill crane is a large bird with a red head native to the state.

Big Birds in Florida (FL)

List of the Common Big Birds of Florida

The three factors considered for measuring birds are their length, weight, and wingspan. Here is a list of 22 of the largest birds found in Florida, arranged based on their length.

Bird NameLength/HeightWeightWingspan
American White Pelican60-63 in246-246.5 oz96-110 in
Trumpeter Swan58-72 in / 5-6 ft401.5-402 oz72-102 in
Whooping Crane52-52.5 in / 5-5.5 ft204.5-205 oz87-88 in
Brown Pelican48-50 in131-131.5 oz78-84 in
Great Blue Heron46-52 in / 38-54 in128-129 oz77-82 in
Wild Turkey43-45 in88-381 oz49-57 in
Great Egret37-41 in / 39-40 in60-61 oz54-55 in
Wood Stork35-45 in / 50-51 in96-97 oz65-66 in
Sandhill Crane34-48 in / 47-47.5 in132-132.5 oz73-90 in
Bald Eagle34-43 in168-169 oz72-96 in
Great Cormorant33-35.5 in92-130.5 oz51-63 in
Turkey Vulture26-32 in51.5-52 oz68-72 in
Canada Goose25-45 in230-231 oz70-75 in
Great Black-backed Gull25-31 in64-65 oz60-65 in
Black Vulture23-27 in76.5-77 oz54-60 in
Osprey21-24 in63.5-64 oz54-72 in
Snowy Owl20.5-28 in56.5-104 oz50-57 in
American Flamingo20-25 in / 47-57 in78-99 oz45-48 in
Crested Caracara20-25 in33.5-34 oz45-48 in
Pileated Woodpecker16-19.5 in9-12 oz26-29.5 in

Large Birds in Florida by Regions

Large Birds in Central Florida: Wood Stork, American White Pelican, Black Vulture

Large Birds in South Florida: Great Blue Heron, Great Egret, Brown Pelican, American White Pelican

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