Photo by BarrytheBirder
Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
The Bald Eagle is America's national bird because it was chosen to be on the Great Seal of 1782 for its symbolic meaning of strength, courage and freedom, and because it is a species native only to North America. Its presence on the Great Seal and other national symbols cemented its unofficial status for centuries before it was officially designated the national bird in December 2024.
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