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

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

In this tiny stretch of central Florida, you can find acres of both exotic and native animals on display, plus hiking trails ...

Two identical bills (SB 150, HB 11) would crown the American flamingo as Florida’s official state bird and the Florida ...

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

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.

Millions of birds migrate over areas like Duval County, Florida, each fall on their way south. Residents can attract migrating species like cedar waxwings and American robins by providing specific ...

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

Florida lawmakers are considering a bill to replace the mockingbird with the American flamingo as the state bird. The proposed legislation would also designate the Florida scrub jay as the state's ...