Bald eagle is now the national bird

With Biden's signature, bald eagle officially America's bird
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 first used as the national symbol more than 240 years ago,
Why did it take nearly 250 years for the bald eagle to be declared America's national bird?
The bald eagle has symbolised American strength and freedom for nearly 250 years, its image emblazoned on the Great Seal, military emblems, and currency. Yet, it wasn’t until Christmas Eve 2024 that i
The bald eagle's soaring comeback: From near extinction to official US bird
The bald eagle, a symbol of the nation for over 200 years, returned from near extinction to become America's bird − officially − this week.
Biden Signs Off: Bald Eagle Is Finally, Officially America’s Bird
WASHINGTON, DC – The bald eagle, a longstanding symbol of America, was officially declared the national bird on Christmas Eve when President Biden signed new legislation into law. Despite its prominent presence on coins, bills, and the Great Seal for over 240 years, Congress had never formally designated it as the national bird—until now.
Bald eagle soars to national designation on Minnesota man's wings
The United States has used the bald eagle as a national symbol since George Washington was president. But it only became the national bird recently, and only after a Minnesota man caught the oversight.
The bald eagle became the national bird thanks to one man
The bald eagle had never been declared the national bird — until Preston Cook, an avid collector of all things eagle-themed, unearthed the truth and fought to correct the oversight.
Biden signs a bill officially making the bald eagle the national bird of the US
President Joe Biden signed into law legislation sent to him by Congress that amends the United States Code to correct what had long gone unnoticed and designate the bald eagle — familiar to many because of its white head, yellow beak and brown body — as the national bird.
National Eagle Center celebrates bald eagle being named the national bird
The bald eagle is on the United States' national seal, on U.S. currency. However, until Christmas Eve it wasn't on the books as the national bird.
In-Depth Insight: American Bald Eagle becomes National Bird
Will Dupree speaks with experts about saving the bald eagle
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The bald eagle officially becomes America's national bird as Biden signs bill into law
But it had never been officially designated to be what many had just assumed it was — the national bird. The bald eagle is indigenous to North America.
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For centuries, the bald eagle has been unofficially recognized. Now it's the official national bird.
WASHINGTON — The bald eagle, a symbol of the power and strength ... The bald eagle is indigenous to North America.