Flamingo fans fight to unseat the mockingbird as Florida’s state bird

Flamingo fans in Florida hope new science and more sightings will help them win over the scrub jay lobby and dethrone the ...
WTSP

Mockingbird keeps perch as state bird as bills flop favoring others in Capitol

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 ...

Why Indiana’s State Bird Isn’t Rare—But That’s the Point

The northern cardinal seems an obvious choice for Indiana’s state animal. Its vivid red feathers stand out against winter snow, while its clear whistles carry across yards and woodlots during quiet ...
Palm Beach Post

Hello, flamingo! Florida might replace state bird after nearly 100 years

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 ...
WUWM

Chirp Chat: All about Wisconsin’s state bird, the American Robin

The American Robin is one of the most common birds in North America. You’ve probably seen one in your backyard or been woken up by one before sunrise. But did you know this iconic bird is also ...