PROCLAIMING FLAMINGO AS OFFICIAL BIRD OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY

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

Miami-Dade County has officially designated the American flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) as its official bird. This resolution was introduced on May 14, 2026, and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on July 21, 2026. The American flamingo is noted for its iconic association with Florida, its historical presence, near extinction due to overhunting, reintroduction through captive breeding, and current observation sites including Hialeah, the Everglades, Biscayne Bay, and the Florida Keys.