Despite popular belief, the bald eagle is not the official national bird. It may soon become official, however, thanks to a Minnesota-led bill making its way to President Biden's desk for his ...

The bald eagle is now officially the national bird of the U.S. after President Biden signed into law legislation amending a code to formally recognize the previously unofficial American emblem.

The bald eagle, an historic symbol of the nation for more than 200 years, made a soaring comeback from near extinction, and now, finally, has been officially named America's national bird.

Legislation naming the bald eagle as the U.S. national bird passed in the House on Monday, and in the Senate back in July. The bipartisan bill has been sent to President Joe Biden for signature.

Field biologists rappelled down a Lake Pleasant cliffside to check on bald eagle nestlings, ensuring the national bird ...

But a bipartisan bill that would recognize the bald eagle as the national bird is heading to President Biden's desk. That's right, the bald eagle is not (yet) the national bird. The bald eagle has ...