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Bald eagles weren't actually the U.S. national bird—until now
With its stark white head, dangerous talons, and a wingspan of more than 6.5 feet, the bald eagle cuts a silhouette few other birds in North America can compete with. And yet, much of what we ...
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The Bald Eagle Just Became America's National Bird. What Took So Long?
The bald eagle is featured on American military insignia, currency, stamps and even the helmets of an NFL team. However, the ...
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The bald eagle isn't actually America's national bird — but that's poised to change
The bald eagle has been a symbol of the United States for centuries, with its iconography plastered across currency, documents, flags, stamps, government buildings, military uniforms and more.
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Outdoors column: Celebrate the bald eagle’s national bird designation
It’s always a thrill to see a bald eagle in Illinois, and there was a time when the only place I could reliably find America’s symbol was by dressing in layers and driving several hours ...
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Bipartisan bill naming bald eagle as the national bird heads to Biden's desk
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 ...
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The Bald Eagle Is (Finally) the National Bird of the United States
By Sara Ruberg The bald eagle received a title this week that many may have assumed it already had: the national bird of the United States. For centuries, the bald eagle has been a ubiquitous ...