Florida finally makes the flamingo its state bird

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

This 1650-Acre Florida Bird Sanctuary Lures Photographers From Around The World During Nesting Season

Orlando Wetlands Park in Florida offers free admission, guided tram tours, and incredible wildlife photography opportunities ...
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Florida crowns flamingo state bird: Why dump the iconic mockingbird?

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, ...

Feds pull nation's only stork off endangered species list in Florida

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

This Upscale Florida Community Is Working To Bring Back Native Birds

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jared Ranahan is a reporter who covers travel and ecotourism. Aug 01, 2025, 08:00am EDT Aug 01, 2025, 11:29am EDT Windsor is ...

Tiny Eggs, Big Stakes: How Beachgoers Can Save Florida’s Nesting Birds This Season

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 ...