From a daunting start in 1985 when there were no known nesting pairs in Oklahoma, the project's vision catalyzed the growth of the bald eagle population, which now boasts more than 350 monitored ...

The bald eagle is one of the most recognizable birds in the world. As a symbol of strength and freedom, it has been admired for centuries. Beyond its striking appearance, this powerful predator ...

The bald eagle became the United States national bird on Dec. 24, 2024, approximately 242 years after most Americans assumed it already was our national bird. In 1782 the bald eagle was placed on ...

The bald eagle officially became the symbol of the U.S. after centuries of being recognized ... “(The eagle) is high above everything else. It’s got vision, prominence, and that’s why Romans put that ...

The bald eagle has been a symbol of our nation’s strength since the Revolutionary War, but it was not made our national bird until recently. The bald eagle is emblematic of America and on coins ...

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.