The bald eagle, a symbol of the nation for over 200 years, returned from near extinction to become America's bird − ...

Though a longstanding symbol of "independence, strength and freedom," according to Congress, the bird of prey never received ...

President Joe Biden signed into law legislation sent to him by Congress that amends the United States Code to correct what ...

The bald eagle is emblematic of America. It's on coins and bills, graces the Great Seal and inspired conservation efforts ...

After long being an unofficial symbol, the white head, yellow beak bald eagle became the official U.S. bird on Christmas Eve.

The bald eagle, once on the brink of extinction, has made a "remarkable" comeback in recent years, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Despite appearing on the Great Seal of the U.S. since 1782, the bald eagle has never legally been recognized as the national bird until now. With its distinctive brown body, white head and yellow ...

Despite popular belief, the bald eagle is not the official national bird. It may soon become official, however, thanks to a ...

The bald eagle has appeared on the Great Seal of the United States, which is used in official documents, since 1782, when the ...

It's been a long road for Haliaeetus leucocephalus, the bald eagle's scientific name, known for its striking white head and yellow beak atop its brown body. Native to the U.S., populations of the ...

Minnesota resident Preston Cook has long pushed lawmakers to designate the bald eagle as the country’s official bird. He even ...