HOBE SOUND — The northern mockingbird has done it again. Known for its ability to vocally mimic at least a dozen other species, the gray and white bird held off challenges for a fourth consecutive ...

HOBE SOUND, Fla. — The northern mockingbird has done it again. Known for its ability to vocally mimic at least a dozen other species, the gray and white bird held off challenges for a fourth ...

MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) - An effort is taking flight to replace the mockingbird as the official state bird of Florida. "Part of what we're working to do is highlight that Florida has these incredible ...

TALLAHASSEE – 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 ...

Everything about a mockingbird bespeaks the American spirit of freedom that led to the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Much like George Washington’s courageous ragtag soldiers who ...

St. Petersburg — After nearly a century on its lofty perch, the northern mockingbird may be singing its last melodies as the state bird of Florida. An effort is taking flight to replace the ...

Jim Mooney has launched a high-wattage campaign to elevate the flamingo to Florida’s state bird. The Republican has handed out flamingo lapel pins and 11-by-16 prints of flamingo artwork to his 119 ...