The number of flamingos at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and across Florida has been rising, giving hope for a pink renaissance more than a century after the birds’ population w… ...

Florida has more tropical and unusual birds than any state short of Hawaii. Yet in 1927, our forefathers chose one of the most common American birds to represent Florida (along with four other ...

From the opening credits of Miami Vice, to the lottery logo, to souvenirs of all sorts, the American flamingo is a symbol of Florida. But it’s not our state bird: instead, it’s the Northern ...

According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), the American flamingo is one of the largest species ...

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

FILE - The American flamingo, celebrated for its striking pink plumage and graceful stature, is proposed as the official state bird. It symbolizes the state's vibrant wildlife and natural beauty.

State lawmakers resist attempts to dethrone Florida's mockingbird as state bird for fourth year, despite new proposals for the flamingo and scrub jay.

After a proposal re-emerged to replace the mockingbird as Florida’s state bird, Sen. Tina Polsky, D-Boca Raton, wants wildlife officials to ask young people what they think.