TALLAHASSEE – For nearly a century, the mockingbird has reigned supreme as the state bird of Florida, surviving multiple coup attempts by the Florida Legislature. Once again, a lawmaker this year ...

Florida lawmakers are reviving a debate about whether the flamingo should replace the mockingbird as the state bird. They ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Mockingbirds are known for their ability to mimic the songs and sounds of others. But when it comes to selecting an official state bird, some lawmakers are hoping Florida can ...

Florida lawmakers are considering replacing the mockingbird as the state bird with the flamingo and scrub-jay. This is the eighth attempt in 25 years to replace the mockingbird. The bills have gained ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The first bill to be filed in Florida’s 2026 legislative session seeks to change the state bird to the American flamingo. Now, a second bill has been filed regarding which ...

HOBE SOUND — The northern mockingbird has done it again. Known for its ability to vocally mimic at least a dozen other species, the gray and white bird held off challenges for a fourth consecutive ...

Once again, Florida lawmakers are debating whether to replace the northern mockingbird with the Florida scrub-jay as the official state bird. Of course they should. Everyone knows that. The scrub-jay ...

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 ...

Florida state Representative James Vernon "Jim" Mooney has filed a motion to replace the current state bird, the mockingbird, with the American flamingo. Mooney, a Republican who represents Islamorada ...

Scientists listened to birds from around the world. By Laura Baisas Published Jan 10, 2025 1:33 PM EST Deposit Photos Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...