Species arrived from the American West around 2 million years ago, nurtures Florida’s unique elfin oak forests ...

Once again, Florida lawmakers are debating whether to replace the northern mockingbird with the Florida scrub-jay as the official state bird. Of course they should. Everyone knows that.

Blue jay bird is one of the magnificent birds, intelligent and full of life, possessing the power of provoking attention.

Flamingos, known for their vibrant pink feathers and long legs, have a notable history in Florida and could become its state ...

A backyard flock of peacocks, ducks and chickens in Stonington was euthanized by Connecticut officials after tests confirmed ...

Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas also claim the mockingbird as state bird. In fact, the anti-mockingbirders point out, both the scrub jay and flamingo are native Floridians.

Four conservation groups, represented by Earthjustice, filed a request in federal court today to defend critical Endangered Species Act protections for the imperiled Florida scrub jay.

From the towns and the cities. From the hills of Tallahassee, the people shout with glee, “The Florida scrub jay is the new state bird!” If only this were true. The Florida scrub jay ...

Once again, Florida lawmakers are debating whether to replace the northern mockingbird with the Florida scrub-jay as the ...