PROCLAIMING FLAMINGO AS OFFICIAL BIRD OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · 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. 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 iconic association with Florida, its historical presence, reintroduction through captive breeding, and current observation sites within Miami-Dade County, including Hialeah, the Everglades, Biscayne Bay, and the Florida Keys. The proposed action is to officially designate the American flamingo as the official bird of Miami-Dade County. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in this document.