The bird has become a symbol so prevalent in American culture that it’s nearly synonymous with the country itself; however, the bird was never officially designated as the country’s national ...

This Friday marks the first Fourth of July that the bald eagle – often seen flying near lakes across the Inland Northwest – is our country’s national bird.

But it had never been officially designated to be what many had just assumed it was — the national bird. Advertisement The bald eagle is indigenous to North America.

On Monday, the House of Representatives passed a bill amending the U.S. Code to officially designate the bald eagle (aka Haliaeetus leucocephalus) as the country's national bird.The Senate already ...

WABASHA, Minn., Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Eagle Center in Wabasha, MN, in collaboration with a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators and House Representatives, has successfully led ...

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.

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.

The bald eagle, which became the country’s national bird on Christmas Eve, no longer avoids Chicago. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 80°F. Monday, June 30th 2025 ...

When did you learn that it was not actually, technically, this country's national bird? COOK: Well, a few years after that. I would say about 2010.

For the bald eagle to officially become the country's national bird, the House will need to pass their bill as well. Stay Connected. Like Us. Follow Us. Newsletter Sign up /sign-up ...

When did you learn that it was not actually, technically, this country's national bird? COOK: Well, a few years after that. I would say about 2010.