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 highlights the flamingo's historical presence, reintroduction through captive breeding, and current observation sites within the county, including Hialeah, the Everglades, Biscayne Bay, and the Florida Keys. No registered lobbyists are listed for this matter. The proposed action is a designation, not a development project.