You might have heard of "snowbirds" flocking to the Sunshine State every warm season, but did you know that Florida is also home to a diverse population of actual birds? With its tropical climate, ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (CBS12) — 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.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — After nearly a century on its lofty perch, the northern mockingbird may be singing its last melodies as the state bird of Florida. An effort is taking flight to replace the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Two Republican House members have filed a bill to replace the Northern Mockingbird as Florida's state bird. Proponents suggest the native scrub jay or the flamingo as replacements that are more unique ...

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 ...