Florida named the mockingbird its state bird back in 1927, when the state was much more agricultural and less populated on the coasts. It may not be quite as representative of today's bustling, modern ...

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 ...

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

The Florida Senate has introduced Senate Bill 880, which proposes a shake-up in the state's bird designations. The bill seeks ...

A heated confrontation between a Florida homeowner and his neighbor over the shooting of a protected bird has prompted ...

Walter Clayton Jr. joined Larry Bird as the first player with 30 points in the Elite Eight and Final Four. Here's what he and ...

It might seem strange, but those flocks of shorebirds and seabirds you see on Northeast Florida’s beaches actually prefer not ...

Florida lawmakers are considering bills to replace the mockingbird with the flamingo as the state bird and the scrub-jay as the state songbird. The flamingo is seen as a unique symbol of Florida ...

Florida, is a renowned destination for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers. The refuge, spanning over 6,400 acres, ...

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