Will the mockingbird be dethroned after nearly 100 years as Florida's state bird? Some lawmakers want this pink replacement.

For many Floridians, the flamingo feels like an obvious symbol of the Sunshine State. From "Phoebe" the giant flamingo ...

Discover more about the special animals that each of the 50 states chose, their conservation status, and their significance.

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The American Robin is one of the most common birds in North America. You’ve probably seen one in your backyard or been woken up by one before sunrise. But did you know this iconic bird is also ...

A resident of Washington state has died after contracting a rare strain of bird flu previously only reported in animals, state health officials said.

A Washington state resident is believed to be the first person to die from a rare strain of bird flu, but state health officials say the risk to the public is low.

The death from bird flu of a person in Washington is a reminder that avian flu is circulating widely during flu season, ...