Florida Might Be Getting a New State Bird
Flamingos, known for their vibrant pink feathers and long legs, have a notable history in Florida and could become its state ...
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Another showdown over Florida state bird? Legislation filed to elevate flamingo, scrub-jay
Despite seven attempts by various lawmakers to dethrone it over a 25-year span, the northern mockingbird still reigns as the official bird of Florida. State Rep. Jim Mooney, an Islamorada ...
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As flu cases spike in Florida ERs, the CDC issues new guidance to identify bird flu
In an abundance of caution, the CDC last week advised hospitals and labs to do faster flu testing to help identify possible ...
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Florida’s Ice Age original: Scrub jay is the real state bird | Opinion
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 ...
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A Florida lawmaker seeks input from young people on the state bird
It would direct the FWC to survey participants in Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network summer camps in 2025 and 2026 ...