As if flamingos weren’t showy enough, the American flamingo ( Phoenicopterus ruber) has officially been elevated to a new ...

Discover Zaksee Bird Sanctuary in Tampa, Florida, where rescued parrots live in lush aviaries built by hand and visitors ...

Orlando Wetlands Park in Florida offers free admission, guided tram tours, and incredible wildlife photography opportunities ...

Florida lawmakers have filed a bill to replace the mockingbird with the American flamingo as the state’s official bird, a swap that would end a designation nearly a century old. House Bill 11, ...

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, ...

Hummingbirds are migrating to Florida for spring. Here's when they arrive, what species to spot and how to attract them.

Florida’s coastlines are getting crowded this month, but it isn’t just spring breakers hitting the sand. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has officially announced the start ...

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.

One legislator, Hope Florida critic Alex Andrade, held out for the pelican in the 112-1 anti-mockingbird vote. Lawmakers are ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...