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 ...

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 ...
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7 Common Florida Water Birds

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 ...
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 ...

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 ...
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Millions of birds are migrating across Florida. Here's how you can help them.

Millions of birds migrate over areas like Duval County, Florida, each fall on their way south. Residents can attract migrating species like cedar waxwings and American robins by providing specific ...
Ever After in the Woods

This Florida Bird Sanctuary Feels Like Stumbling Into A Hidden Jungle

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

Wading Birds are a symbol of Florida. Here’s why they’re also so important to the state

Low water levels in 2004 drew wading birds like this great blue heron to a conservation area west of Broward County. A similar dry season following 2016’s record rain helped make 2017 a successful ...
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Threatened Florida bird makes a comeback, wildlife officials say

Federal wildlife officials are removing protections for a Florida bird no longer considered threatened while agreeing to protect 11 other local plants and animals. Why it matters: The delisting of the ...
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 ...
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Snowbirds (the feathered kind) are already flocking to Florida

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you've been thinking that you've been hearing a lot of chirping lately, you're not mistaken: The snowbirds are arriving. The ...
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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, ...