A bill to officially designate the bald eagle as the national bird will head to President Biden’s desk after passage in the House on Monday. While the bald eagle has been a major national symbol since ...

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.

UPDATE (Dec. 25, 2024): The bald eagle is now the official national bird. Read the previous story below. SOUTH ST. PAUL, Minn. — Despite popular belief, the bald eagle is not the official national ...

A bipartisan bill that would officially recognize the bald eagle, one of America's most iconic animals, as the national bird will head to the desk of President Joe Biden for signature after the House ...