The bald eagle has been a symbol of American strength since the Revolutionary War, but it was not until December 24, 2024, that President Biden made it official as the national bird. While recognized informally for over 240 years, conservation initiatives were vital to recover the species from near extinction. Celebrated for its wide-reaching influence on American culture and ecology, Eagle Day is observed on January 11, with appreciation days following. The bald eagle’s official designation honors its significant historical and cultural role in the United States.
For nearly 250 years, we called the bald eagle the national bird when it wasn't, said Jack Davis, co-chair of the National Bird Initiative for the National Eagle Center, in a news release.
But now the title is official, and no bird is more deserving.
To help preserve the bird's declining numbers, Congress passed the Bald Eagle Protection Act in 1940. The birds have avoided the endangered species list since 2007.
The main idea behind this evolutionary adaptation is to ensure that younger chicks have a higher chance of survival while competing with their older siblings for food and shelter.
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