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

Flamingos were common in South Florida until the end of the 19th century ... The scrub jay is uniquely Floridian, the only bird species that lives exclusively in the state, and it never leaves.

April is in full swing, which means it's time for spring showers, blooming flowers and beautiful melodies coming from your ...

Birds are among the most vulnerable. Since humans arrived, 71 birds have gone extinct, according to the state Department of ...

Meanwhile, the Florida scrub-jay, a species native to the state known for its distinctive blue coloring and melodious calls, is designated as the official state songbird. This bird is unique to ...

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 ...

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 ...