Native Birds of Florida
This owl, often heard saying “who cooks for you?”, is one of the most commonly treated raptors at PRWC.
What is the Barred Owl?
This native tortoise digs deep burrows that other animals often use for shelter.
What is the Gopher Tortoise?
These masked nocturnal bandits are known for their clever paws and curiosity.
What are Raccoons?
This bird can rotate its head up to 270 degrees to spot prey.
What is an Owl?
PRWC is located in this Florida city
What is Punta Gorda?
Florida’s state bird, this loud and mimicking singer is known for copying other birds’ calls.
What is the Northern Mockingbird, or Mockingbird.
This striped reptile can often be seen sunning on logs in freshwater ponds and rivers.
What is a Yellow-Bellied Slider (turtle)?
Florida’s only native marsupial, this animal plays dead when scared.
What is an Opossum?
This aquatic mammal holds its breath underwater for up to 20 minutes.
What is an Otter?
This small owl ambassador just celebrated his “12th Bird-Day.”
Who is Luna?
This tall wading bird has a bright orange beak and black legs, and is commonly found near marshes and lakes.
What is a Great Egret?
These long, legless animals often get mistaken for dangerous species, but some are harmless helpers.
What are non-venomous snakes?
These shy swimmers, often mistaken for mermaids, are protected aquatic mammals found in Florida springs.
What are Florida Manatees?
This species uses its sense of smell to find insects underground.
What is an Armadillo?
PRWC has been rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing wildlife for over this many years.
What is 40 years?
This raptor has a distinctive white head and tail, and nests near large bodies of water.
What is the Bald Eagle?
This loud-calling native frog has bright green skin and is often seen in wetlands and gardens.
What is the Green Tree Frog?
This small mammal has long hind legs and is a common patient at PRWC in spring.
What is a Marsh Rabbit or Rabbit.
These birds use their eyes like built-in binoculars to hunt from above.
What are Hawks?
This iconic enclosure at PRWC is home to birds like pelicans, egrets, and permanent resident Chickie Pants.
What is the Pelican Pond?
Known for its bright pink feathers, this bird filters water through its spoon-shaped bill.
What is the Roseate Spoonbill?
This amphibian is Florida’s only native species of newt.
What is the Peninsula Newt?
While bobcats are commonly spotted, these two large mammals are rarely seen in Charlotte County.
What are Florida Black Bears and Florida Panthers?
This reptile can regrow its tail if it's grabbed by a predator.
What is a Lizard? What is a Lizard?
In 2026, PRWC plans to open its new Education Center on this street in Punta Gorda.
What is W. Henry Street?