Florida Wants To Replace Its State Bird And Everyone Has An Opinion On What It Should Be
Efforts are underway to replace the mockingbird with a bird that fits the state better. Four other states call the mockingbird its state bird. The legislation is headed by Republican state Senator Jeff Brandes, who told the Associated Press that having a unique type of bird as Florida’s state bird is “a fun conversation to have.” Four birds gaining popularity in the conversation are the Florida scrub jay, the flamingo, the osprey and the roseate spoonbill....