WASHINGTON — The bald eagle, a symbol of the power and strength of the United States for more than 240 years, earned an overdue honor Tuesday: It officially became the country's national bird.

With the passage of our legislation, the bald eagle will now officially be recognized as our nation’s national bird,” she added. The bald eagle was adopted as the Coat of A ...

In January, New Jersey removed the bald eagle—now officially the U.S. national bird—from its list of endangered species.

PRAIRIE ISLAND INDIAN COMMUNITY, Minn. – Some Native Americans traditionally bestow bald eagle feathers at ceremonies to mark achievements, such as graduations, and as a form of reverence for the bird ...

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