# American flamingo conservation and recognition > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/american-flamingo-conservation-and-recognition > Updated: 2026-08-19T00:08:59.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. In July 2026, the Miami-Dade County Commission designated the American flamingo as the county’s official bird. The resolution was intended to celebrate the species’ ecological recovery in South Florida and its cultural ties to the region. Officials noted that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission now classifies the flamingo as a native species, following a period where sightings were often attributed to escaped captive birds. By August 2026, conservation efforts for the species continued in Mexico. The National Commission of Protected Natural Areas (Conanp) completed a banding operation of 425 American flamingos in the Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve in Yucatán. This initiative, involving local community members and technicians, aimed to collect data on weight, health, and migratory routes. Monitoring in the area indicated a significant population, with approximately 24,000 flamingos in the nesting area and a hatching rate of 63.84 percent. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-19: American flamingos banded in Yucatán for conservation monitoring Authorities and local communities banded 425 American flamingos in Yucatán's Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve to monitor migration, health, and population trends. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/american-flamingos-banded-in-yucatn-for-conservation-monitoring ### 2026-07-23: Miami-Dade County adopts American flamingo as its official bird Miami‑Dade County officially named the American flamingo its bird on 21 July 2026, recognizing its ecological recovery, cultural significance and tourism value. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/miami-dade-county-adopts-american-flamingo-as-its-official-bird --- Cite as: American flamingo conservation and recognition. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/american-flamingo-conservation-and-recognition