PROCLAIMING FLAMINGO AS OFFICIAL BIRD OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · resolution

Miami-Dade County is considering a resolution to designate the American flamingo as the official bird of the county. The resolution, File Number 260869, was introduced on 5/14/2026 and is scheduled for an agenda on 7/21/2026. The Policy Council forwarded this item to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation on 6/8/2026. The American flamingo is noted for its iconic association with Florida, historical presence, reintroduction through captive breeding, and current observation in areas like Hialeah, the Everglades, Biscayne Bay, and the Florida Keys. The resolution aims to formally recognize this species as the county's official bird.