American flamingo flocks, a candidate for the new state bird

Flamingos, Florida’s Flashy New State Bird?

The Florida legislature is once again considering replacing its state bird, the northern mockingbird, with a new and improved candidate. While the legislative session doesn’t start until March, people are already advocating for their favorite, including the icon of Florida itself, the American flamingo. Efforts to dethrone the widespread northern mockingbird with a candidate more …