Birds of Merritt Island

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What birds can you find on Merritt Island Florida?

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is a birdwatcher's paradise, with over 350 species of birds that have been recorded on the island. Here are just a few of the many birds you can find in Merritt Island, Florida:

Roseate spoonbill (Platalea ajaja): This unique bird is known for its long, spoon-shaped bill and its bright pink plumage. Roseate spoonbills can be found in the shallow waters of Merritt Island's lagoons and estuaries, where they filter feed on small fish and crustaceans.
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https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Roseate_Spoonbill/id

Roseate spoonbill bird
Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus): The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States, and it is a common sight in Merritt Island. Bald eagles nest in tall trees near water, and they prey on fish and other aquatic animals.
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Bald_Eagle/id

Brown pelican Pelecanus occidentalis): Brown pelicans are large, diving birds with long bills and wingspans of up to 7 feet. They can be found in coastal areas all over the world, and they are often seen soaring overhead in Merritt Island.
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https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Brown_Pelican/id

Great egret (Ardea alba): Great egrets are tall, white wading birds with long necks and beaks. They are found in marshes and wetlands all over the world, and they are a common sight in Merritt Island.
https://ebird.org/species/greegr
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Mottled duck (Anas fulvigula): Mottled ducks are small, dabbling ducks that are found in coastal areas of the southeastern United States. They are known for their mottled plumage and their distinctive whistle.
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https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Mottled_Duck/id
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These are just a few of the many birds you can find in Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. If you are a birdwatcher, be sure to add Merritt Island to your list of places to visit.

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