Florida's State Bird ... but for how long?

Today, we’re discussing Florida’s state bird, the Northern Mockingbird: how it earned that title, how to recognize it, who it’s often confused with, and the meaning behind some of their behaviors. Learn More: Northern Mockingbird - https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Mockingbird/overview Northern Mockingbird - https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/northern-mockingbird State Bird: Mockingbird - https://dos.fl.gov/florida-facts/florida-state-symbols/state-bird/ How You Can Help: Plant native shrubs and fruiting plants to support natural diets of the Northern Mockbird, and nesting habitat too! Remember – Aggressive behavior usually means there’s a nest nearby! Support your favorite bird species by promoting the habitat and land/water management practices that support their existence Sources: Urban mockingbirds quickly learn to identify individual humans - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2690012/ Cornell Lab: All About Birds – Northern Mockingbird - https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Mockingbird/overview Breitwisch, R., Diaz, M., Natasha Gottlieb, Lee, R., & Zaias, J. (1986). Defense of Fall Territories by Mated and Unmated Northern Mockingbirds in Southern Florida. Journal of Field Ornithology, 57(1), 16–21. http://www.jstor.org/stable/4513085