National Geographic news18d
Bald eagles weren't actually the U.S. national bird—until now
With its stark white head, dangerous talons, and a wingspan of more than 6.5 feet, the bald eagle cuts a silhouette few other birds in North America can compete with. And yet, much of what we ...
Bald eagles, now officially the national bird, not uncommon within city limits
The bald eagle, a symbol of the power and the strength of the United States for more than 240 years officially became the ...
6abc News21d
Biden signs a bill officially making the bald eagle the national bird of the US
WASHINGTON -- The bald eagle, a symbol of the power and strength of the United States for more than 240 years, earned an overdue honor on Tuesday: It officially became the country's national bird.
USA Today19d
The bald eagle joins the rose, the bison, and the oak tree as an official American symbol
Generations of Americans have seen the bald eagle on the backs of the quarters they put in vending machines and the rugs fictional presidents step on in political dramas. But until Monday ...
The Washington Post26d
The bald eagle became the national bird thanks to one man
Since the 1960s, Preston Cook has lived among bald eagles — amassing a sprawling collection of historical documents, books, artwork, posters, photos and trinkets splashed with a species long ...
CBS News20d
Bald eagle is officially America's bird, with Biden's signature
The bald eagle is emblematic of America. It's on coins and bills, graces the Great Seal and inspired conservation efforts that brought the species back from the brink of extinction. Though it was ...