President Joe Biden signed legislation on December 24, 2024, officially designating the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) as the national bird of the United States, correcting a 240-year oversight in American history. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s 2020 report reveals the bald eagle population stands at 316,700 individuals, with 71,400 nesting pairs. These numbers demonstrate a remarkable recovery for a species that faced extinction decades ago. Minnesota resident Preston Cook, who discovered this historical oversight, drafted the initial bill. “No one has to change anything; it’s just a correction. It is only a correction in history to make things right … Continue reading After 242 Years, Bald Eagle Officially Becomes the U.S. National Bird