URGING - OFFICIAL STATE BIRD OF FLORIDA

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-05-19 · resolution

Miami-Dade County adopted a resolution urging the Florida Legislature to designate the American flamingo as the official state bird. The resolution cites the flamingo's iconic association with Florida, its historical presence, reintroduction efforts, and current observation sites. It notes that the northern mockingbird was designated the state bird in 1927 and remains so. The resolution directs county lobbyists to advocate for this change. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment was stated in the document.