Lake Kissimmee is home to many different
species of birds and even home to some rare and endangered
species. Here is some of the birds you can encounter during
a visit with us.
Size:
Body, 34
to 43 in
(86 to
109 cm)
Wingspan,
6 to 8
ft (1.8
to 2.4
m)
Weight:
6.5 to
14 lbs
(3 to
6.5 kg)
Protection
Status:
Threatened
The bald
eagle, with its snowy-feathered (not bald) head and white
tail, is the proud national bird symbol of the United
States. Lake Kissimmee and the Osceola County are has the
largest population of Bald Eagles in the Eastern United
States. You will see these magnificent birds on our airboat
tours, fishing trips and staying at our campground.
Snail Kite
Scientific
Name:
Rostrhamus
sociabilis
Type:
Bird
Diet:
Carnivore
Average
lifespan:
15 years
Size:
Body, 14
to 15 in
(36 to
40 cm)
Wingspan,
4.3 to
4.8 ft
(1.3 to
1.5 m)
Weight:
12 - 20
oz
(360 -
570 g)
Protection
Status:
Protected
The Snail
Kite is in the Hawk family and this particular species can
only be found in South Florida in the United States. The
Snail Kite feeds primarily on Snails. Many of these birds
can be photographed and seen while on our airboat tours.
Great Egret
Scientific
Name:
Ardea
alba
Type:
Bird
Diet:
Carnivore
Average
lifespan:
15 years
Size:
Body, 37
to 41 in
(94 to
104 cm)
Wingspan,
4.3 to
4.8 ft
(1.3 to
1.5 m)
Weight:
2.2 lbs
(1 kg)
Protection
Status:
None
This
long-legged, S-necked white bird is found throughout the
Americas and around much of the world. It is typically the
largest white egret occurring anywhere in its range (only
the white-colored form of the great blue heron is larger).
They are found in great abundance on Lake Kissimmee.
