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

Florida lawmakers could again consider replacing the mockingbird as the state bird.

Rep. Jim Mooney, R-Islamorada, 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. The bill is filed for the legislative session that will start March 4…

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