TALLAHASSEE – For nearly a century, the mockingbird has reigned supreme as the state bird of Florida, surviving multiple coup attempts by the Florida Legislature. Once again, a lawmaker this year ...

Birding is a fascinating endeavor. Birders can simply observe birds in their backyards, or they can search the ends of the ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Mockingbirds are known for their ability to mimic the songs and sounds of others. But when it comes to selecting an official state bird, some lawmakers are hoping Florida can ...

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 ...

HOBE SOUND, Fla. – 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 ...

Some sound like a dinosaur or a woman in distress. Others are known for their flashy looks, wearing bright red patches on their shoulders or feathered coats of many colors. More than 500 species of ...

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.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The first bill to be filed in Florida’s 2026 legislative session seeks to change the state bird to the American flamingo. Now, a second bill has been filed regarding which ...

Birds understand many sounds around them, from mates to alarms, and this hidden skill may hint at how human language first ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida’s state bird could change later this year, as bills make their way through the Florida Legislature. SB 880, filed by State Sen. Ileana Garcia (R) Miami, has cleared a ...

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Matthew Medler of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology about the best bird sounds of 2025 from their vast collection of recordings, and why their selections made the list.