It is an odd bill in that it does not nominate just one bird as a replacement, but two. Both are worthy candidates for ...

Seen often on wires and fences in towns, the Northern often feeds on berries during the winter. Monotypic. Length 10". Sexes similar. Adult: about the size of an American robin, but thinner and ...

Tune in to the copycat songs of mimic birds, like mockingbirds, catbirds and thrashers. Plus attract birds that mimic sounds ...

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

Despite seven attempts by various lawmakers to dethrone it over a 25-year span, the northern mockingbird still reigns as the official bird of Florida. State Rep. Jim Mooney, an Islamorada ...

Male mockingbirds tend to do most of the singing, but the females have been known to chime in, especially to establish winter territories. Northern Mockingbirds are easy to identify. They have a ...

Florida scrub jays survive in a land of extremes, thriving where northern mockingbirds dare not tread. These brash and ...

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.

Scott, loved your column on the Florida native scrub-jay being the state bird instead of the northern mockingbird, which is everywhere. This seems like common sense. Caroline Unfortunately ...