The flamingo isn’t the state bird of Florida—that honor goes to the much-less-leggy Northern mockingbird—but the rosy-hued waders with Modigliani necks are deeply associated with the Sunshine State.
What is Florida’s state bird and why?
The official state bird of Florida is the mockingbird. It was officially adopted on April 23, 1927 by legislature because of its amazing vocal abilities. The mockingbird can mimic many different types of birds, animals, and sometimes mechanical sounds. The male birds songs are louder than female birds.
What is the Florida state wildflower?
In 1991 the flower of the genus Coreopsis was designated as Florida’s official wildflower. The state legislature made this designation after the colorful flowers were used extensively in Florida’s roadside plantings and highway beautification programs.
What is Florida’s state dog?
TALLAHASSEE, Fla — Florida’s official state animal is the Florida panther. That certainly makes sense.
What is the Florida state butterfly?
It has a wide range of habitats, including hardwood hammocks, thickets, and gardens. The zebra longwing is found throughout the state, although it is more common in south Florida, particularly in the Everglades National Park. In 1996 the state legislature designated the zebra longwing as the official state butterfly.
What is Florida State Fish?
Largemouth bass usually live in quiet waters that contain bountiful vegetation. The 1975 legislature designated the Florida largemouth bass as the official state freshwater fish.
What is the state reptile of Florida?
In 1987 the Florida legislature designated the American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) as the official state reptile. Long an unofficial symbol of the state, the alligator originally symbolized Florida’s extensive untamed wilderness and swamps.
What is the Florida state palm?
The 1953 Florida legislature designated the sabal palm as the state tree, and the 1970 legislature mandated that the sabal palm should replace the cocoa palm on the state seal.
What is Florida state saltwater mammal?
Even the 1975 Florida legislature left the issue open, designating the “porpoise, also commonly known as the dolphin,” as the official saltwater mammal.
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