PROCLAIMING FLAMINGO AS OFFICIAL BIRD OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY

Policy Council · 2026-06-08 · resolution

Miami-Dade County is considering designating the American Flamingo as its official bird. The resolution, File Number 260869, was introduced on 5/14/2026 and is scheduled for an Agenda Date of 7/21/2026, under Agenda Item Number 11A9. The Policy Council forwarded this item to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation on 6/8/2026. The resolution details the historical presence and reintroduction of the American flamingo in Florida and Miami-Dade County, citing locations such as Hialeah, the Everglades, Biscayne Bay, and the Florida Keys. No specific business opportunity or construction is mentioned, as this is a designation of an official bird.