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.
Florida bill would make flamingo official state bird
After several failed attempts over the years to change Florida's state bird, a legislator is taking another crack at unseating the mockingbird.
Florida Republican Wants to Replace Mockingbird as Official Bird
A state representative wants to replace Florida's state bird, despite his last attempt to replace it failing less than one year ago.
Lawmaker tries again to make the flamingo Florida’s state bird
Florida lawmakers could again consider replacing the mockingbird as the state bird. Rep. Jim Mooney, R-Islamorada, on Friday filed a proposal (HB 81) that would lead to the flamingo replacing the mockingbird, which has been the state’s bird since 1927. The bill also would name the Florida scrub jay as the official state songbird.
Florida Lawmakers To Revisit Proposal To Replace State Bird
The debate over Florida's state bird could soon return to the forefront as Rep. Jim Mooney, R-Islamorada, filed legislation Friday proposing to replace the northern mockingbird with the American flamingo.
Will the flamingo become Florida’s state bird?
A bill has been filed to change Florida’s state bird from the mockingbird to the flamingo and make the scrub jay the state’s official songbird. A similar bill was filed last year, but did not pass. If it does pass, the flamingo will become the state bird on July 1, 2025.
Will the flamingo unseat the mockingbird as Florida's state bird?
Florida's Rep. Jim Mooney has filed a proposal to make the American flamingo the official state bird, unseating the mockingbird, which is the current state bird. The change would be official on Jul. 1 if approved.
Another showdown over Florida state bird? Legislation filed to elevate flamingo, scrub-jay
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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 ...