List of birds of Biscayne National Park  This is a comprehensive listing of all the bird species recorded in Biscayne National Park, which is in the U.S. state of Florida. This list is based on one published by the National Park Service (NPS) with species confirmed through December 21, 2017. The list contains 212 species, of which 12 are accidental and eight have been introduced (see below). With one exception, introduced species recorded in the Park which do not have established populations according to the Florida Ornithological Society Records Committee (FOSRC) are not included here. This list is presented in the taxonomic sequence of the "Check-list of North and Middle American Birds", 7th edition through the 60th Supplement, published by the American Ornithological Society (AOS). Common and scientific names are also those of the "Check-list". The following status codes have been used to annotate some species:   Order: AnseriformesFamily: Anatidae  The family Anatidae includes the ducks and most duck-like waterfowl, such as geese and swans. These birds are adapted to an aquatic existence with webbed feet, flattened bills, and feathers that are excellent at shedding water due to special oils. Order: PhoenicopteriformesFamily: Phoenicopteridae  Flamingoes are gregarious wading birds, usually tall, found in both the Western and Eastern Hemispheres. Flamingos filter-feed on shellfish and algae. Their oddly shaped beaks are adapted to separate mud and silt from the food they consume and, uniquely, are used upside-down. Order: PodicipediformesFamily: Podicipedidae  Grebes are small to medium-large freshwater diving birds. They have lobed toes and are excellent swimmers and divers. However, they have their feet placed far back on the body, making them quite ungainly on land. Order: ColumbiformesFamily: Columbidae  Pigeons and doves are stout-bodied birds with short necks, and short slender bills with a fleshy cere. Order: CuculiformesFamily: Cuculidae  The family Cuculidae includes cuckoos, roadrunners, and anis. These birds are of variable size with slender bodies, long tails, and strong legs. Order: CaprimulgiformesFamily: Caprimulgidae  Nightjars are medium-sized nocturnal birds that usually nest on the ground.