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 ...

Flamingos were common in South Florida until the end of the 19th century, when trends turned to feathers on women's hats and hunters slaughtered millions of birds in the Everglades. The last ...

Picture this: a tiny bird, no bigger than a teacup, once on the verge of disappearing forever, now chirping with hope again ...

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

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

As of Wednesday, it was still unclear why so many of the birds have been dying. The FWC’s website states that while peacocks are not native to Florida, they are protected. However, they can be ...

the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission considers them a native species. However, the populations in the Sunshine State were decimated in the early 20th century. The beautiful birds ...

A man allegedly shot and killed a great blue heron and a mallard duck that were on his property, according to the Florida ...

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 ...