Flamingos, known for their vibrant pink feathers and long legs, have a notable history in Florida and could become its state bird.

The Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center (FKWBRC) takes in roughly 1,000 injured or sick birds every year. The birds that can be nursed back to health are eventually released back into the ...

Large flocks inhabited South Florida and the Keys, with sightings of up to 2,500 birds in the 19th century. However, by the early 20th century, hunting and habitat loss led to their near ...