In the 1800s, large colonies of flamingos ... means for the flamingo population in Florida. Perhaps the strong winds will carry more of the pink birds to the area.

Audubon Florida is closing in on its 3,000th ... roseate spoonbills can sometimes be seen in large groups. "These bright pink birds with long legs and an unusually shaped bill have long mesmerized ...

The iconic, pink plumaged birds first started showing up all over Florida, on both coasts and ... he spotted "five large birds low on the water with slow loping wing flaps." Lifting his binoculars ...

It thrives in the Ocala National Forest where conservation efforts have protected large ... bird by Florida and the federal government. The bird feeds in shallow water, swirling its pink feet ...

would designate the pink-feathered American flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) as the official Florida state bird and the Florida scrub-jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens) as the official Florida state ...

From the opening credits of Miami Vice, to the lottery logo, to souvenirs of all sorts, the American flamingo is a symbol of Florida. But it’s not our state bird: instead, it’s the Northern ...

as the state birds. See Also: Flamingos flock to Florida, staying thanks to successful habitat restoration efforts The American flamingo, celebrated for its striking pink plumage and graceful ...