Florida's mockingbird is fighting to save its title as state bird, which it has held for nearly 100 years, as lawmakers consider replacing it with two other native birds - the flamingo and the Florida ...

FORT MYERS, Florida (WBBH) — Florida’s mockingbird is fighting to save its title as state bird, which it has held for nearly 100 years, as lawmakers consider replacing it with two other Florida ...

Flamingos, known for their vibrant pink feathers and long legs, have a notable history in Florida and could become its state ...

Polsky had filed a bill in the past to make the scrub jay the choice, calling it a unique Florida bird and one that ...

Hundreds of non-native animal & plant species live in Florida. They prey on native critters & damage native ecosystems.

Rebecca Chapman remembers the moment vividly. She was standing on a beach along the Indian River on Merritt Island watching a man next to her doing a “happy dance on his twinkle toes.” “He was giddy.

Florida lawmakers will get a chance in 2026 to ditch the common mockingbird in favor of the America flamingo as the state bird.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A battle over Florida’s state bird has once again taken hold in the state legislature. Twin bills in the state Senate and House are proposing that the American flamingo and the ...

You can attract birds to your yard by providing food, water, and shelter. Use separate feeders for different seeds to reduce ...