March is the time of year when shorebird nesting season starts in full as several species select mates, build nests and raise ...

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – The Everglade snail kite (often just called a snail kite) is a medium‑sized Florida bird of prey that’s federally listed as endangered. It’s not as big or flashy as bald eagles or ...

Quick, what's the official Florida state bird? If you guessed the mockingbird, you'd be correct. However, you'd also be correct if you named the mockingbird as the official state bird of Arkansas, ...

Florida's waterways are more than just tourist attractions – they constitute living areas that host more than 500 different bird species, including some of nature's most beautiful performers. These ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Florida's state bird is the American flamingo (left), while the state songbird is the Florida scrub-jay (right). The long-legged ...

The Florida House has passed a bill to make the American flamingo the official state bird. Florida's current state bird, the mockingbird, is also the state bird for 4 other states. The bill also ...

Noisy, aggressive and invasive, these big birds may not actually be geese, but they sure act like it. What you should know ...

Birds that call Florida's coastline and pine forests home are in serious decline, according to a sweeping new conservation report. Why it matters: Birds are indicators of the overall health of their ...

To pinpoint the best birdwatching destinations across Florida, we dove into expert guides, state park reviews, and research from conservation groups. We looked for places with high species diversity, ...

Flamingos feed and preen in Estero Bay Preserve State Park in Florida in September. Andrew West The News-Press / USA TODAY NETWORK Ask anyone about Florida’s state bird, and they’ll likely guess it’s ...

FWS announced Feb. 9 that the well-known bird will be removed from the list as the population has grown in other states over the past several years.

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 ...