The flamingo is found on five continents in the world, but did you know that the flamingo is a native bird of America?
Yes, it's true. Flamingos were once native to parts of the United States, especially southern Florida.
In fact, during the 1800s, flamingos were commonly seen in Florida. But their numbers dwindled because of hunting and loss of habitat.
Many believed that any flamingos seen in Florida were escapes from captivity!!!
A new study sheds new light on a long-standing controversy by suggesting flamingos are indeed true residents of the Sunshine State.
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This last one is a favorite of mine. It was the very first flamingo coin that I purchased in 2017. Aside from the beautiful flamingo design on the reverse, the obverse has the effigy of Elizabeth II that I love! The engraver for both the obverse and reverse of the coin is Arnold Machin.
The coin is brilliant uncirculated, made of .925 silver, and a crown-sized coin at 40.00 mm in diameter, larger than the other coins that I have depicting flamingos.
Reference
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_flamingo
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/birds-animals-flamingos-florida-native
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnold_Machin
https://en.numista.com/26748
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