Would you be surprised to learn that the lovely
pink Flamingo, despite its well-known habitat in Florida, was considered a
Non-Native, Invasive Species? What in the world could be invasive about this
beautiful, gentle bird?
Nothing, as of 2018 it has been discovered that
the Flamingo was always here. Wild, out in the Everglades, doing its thing…
Being pink and elegant.
Known natives to Brazil, the Caribbean, Cuba, the
Yucatan Peninsula, the Bahamas, etc.… it was thought that the Flamingos here
came from there. Pet smugglers again?? This bird is a lot larger than an
iguana.
At any rate, this, monogamous, noisy and social
bird’s status has been proven and it is a Florida native. A beautiful addition
to the plethora of colorful and entertaining Florida creatures.