Smithsonian Magazine on MSN6d
The Bald Eagle Just Became America’s National Bird. What Took So Long?
An eagle enthusiast has been lobbying for the designation for years. On Christmas Eve, President Biden signed legislation ...
NPR18d
The bald eagle is officially America's national bird. Here's why it took so long
But it wasn't officially America's national bird until this week. On Christmas Eve, President Biden signed some 50 bills into law — including one that amends the U.S. Code to give the bald eagle ...
Birds & Blooms on MSN24d
How to Identify a Hairy Woodpecker
Males also sport a small red patch on their heads. The female lacks the red patch on the back of its head. An immature hairy ...
USA Today10d
The bald eagle's soaring comeback: From near extinction to official US bird
Despite appearing on the Great Seal of the U.S. since 1782, the bald eagle has never legally been recognized as the national ...