State lawmakers resist attempts to dethrone Florida's mockingbird as state bird for fourth year, despite new proposals for ...

Two bills in Florida Legislature seek to overturn the mockingbird's nearly 100-year reign as the state bird in favor of a ...

Senate Bill 880, proposed by State Sen. Ileana Garcia (R) in Miami, replaces the state's current state bird, the northern ...

When you think of Florida's state bird, what do you think of? The Florida Senate has introduced Senate Bill 880, which proposes a shake-up in the state's bird designations. The bill seeks to crown the ...

South Florida nature lovers offer tips on where to see the most colorful and diverse assortment of birds and other wildlife ...

Florida has a variety of invasive lizard species, including iguanas ... "They are efficient egg predators that will consume the eggs of ground-nesting birds and reptiles," Segelson said in an email.

Florida has 114 threatened or endangered species, including the Florida panther, manatees, ghost orchids and several species of sea turtles. The administration plans to change the interpretation ...

is a half-acre native garden showcasing Florida's diverse flora. Established in 1994, the garden features 280 plant species and attracts a variety of butterflies and bird species. Pan's garden is open ...

White ibis, the most prevalent wading bird in South Florida, saw significant nesting declines in 2022 and 2023. Overall nesting efforts for most wading bird species were below the 10-year average ...

The flamingo is seen as a unique symbol of Florida, while the scrub-jay is the only bird species exclusive to the state. Previous attempts to change the state bird have been blocked by NRA ...

Florida has a variety of invasive lizard species, including iguanas ... egg predators that will consume the eggs of ground-nesting birds and reptiles," Segelson said in an email.