What is the state bird of Florida?

The state bird of Florida is the northern mockingbird. This bird is also the state bird of Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas. The northern mockingbird is colored in shades of white, black and gray. The bird, which grows around 10 inches long, has a short bill and a long tail.

Though plain in appearance, the voice of the northern mockingbird is remarkable. He is able to mimic at least 50 other birds and copies animal sounds as well. Most mockingbirds make their homes in the tropics. Because this type of mockingbird lives in the southern United States, he is considered "northern" for his species. The mockingbird is an aggressive bird, particularly when protecting a nest.