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Florida Lawmakers Push To Make Flamingo New State Bird

Will the flamingo become Florida’s state bird?

A bill filed by Representative James Mooney would designate the flamingo as Florida’s state bird and the scrub jay as the state’s official songbird. Last year, State Represent

Tribune News Service on MSN · 2h

Lawmaker tries again to dethrone mockingbird as Florida’s state bird

For nearly a century, the mockingbird has reigned supreme as the state bird of Florida, surviving multiple coup attempts by the Florida Legislature. Once again, a lawmaker this year wants to dethrone the bird known for its lilting sounds.

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Florida Lawmakers Push To Make Flamingo The New State Bird

Florida lawmakers are considering replacing the mockingbird as the state bird with the flamingo, reigniting a debate about the symbol that best represents the Sunshine State.

NBC 6 South Florida · 2d

Bill seeks to replace mockingbird with flamingo as Florida's state bird, again

The bill also would name the Florida scrub jay as the official state songbird. The bill is filed for the legislative session that will start March 4. Bills backing the flamingo an

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BIG BOOST: Florida secures $6.1 million for new wildlife crossing as panther deaths near record high

Florida is investing $6.1 million in a Highlands County wildlife crossing to protect endangered species, like the Florida ...

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Two endangered Florida predators found dead 2 days apart. 35 have been killed this year

This has been the deadliest year for the iconic Florida state animal since 2016, McClatchy News previously reported. With only about 120 to 230 panthers estimated to be left in the wild ...

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Florida Wildlife Hospital sees record patients, bird flu and pelicans injured on purpose

Add ailments like bird flu and pelican wings snapped (seemingly on purpose) to all the new homes displacing wildlife habitat, ...

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After Floridian Left Dog to Drown, Lawmaker Files Bill to Strengthen Animal Cruelty Laws

A Florida Republican filed a new bill that would increase penalties for animal cruelty during a state of emergency, prompted ...

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After 'Trooper,' lawmaker aims to increase penalty for animal cruelty during emergency

A Florida lawmaker has filed a bill that would make a felony out of committing animal cruelty during a state of emergency.

‘Sweet’ cat saved from ‘heartbreaking’ hoarding situation in Florida. He needs a home

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Brevard said Crocket is waiting for a second chance after he ...

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