Birdwatching

Why Is the Mockingbird Florida’s State Bird? Let’s Find Out

The mockingbird is Florida’s state bird and has been since April 23, 1927. But Florida’s choice isn’t unique because Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas also celebrate the northern or common mockingbird as their official bird.  The mockingbird is Florida’s state bird due to its traditional popularity as a songbird, and it’s inarguably the best mimic

Why Is the Mockingbird Florida’s State Bird? Let’s Find Out Read More »