But it had never been officially designated to be what many had just assumed it was — the national bird. The bald eagle is indigenous to North America.

The White House announced on Christmas Eve President Joe Biden signed a bill officially designating the bald eagle as the national bird. The bill, signed Monday after being passed unanimously by ...

WATCH: The bald eagle was never officially named the national bird. That could soon change The bald eagle has appeared on the Great Seal of the United States, which is used in official documents ...

But it had never been officially designated to be what many had just assumed it was — the national bird. The bald eagle is indigenous to North America. Ex-Boston Police commish: ‘We can’t ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — 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.

But it had never been officially designated to be what many had just assumed it was — the national bird. The bald eagle is indigenous to North America. Advertisement Article continues below this ...