The bald eagle wasn't actually the official bird of the US until this week
Briefly

"The bald eagle has long been a symbol of freedom and patriotism for our nation. It's only fitting we officially designate the bald eagle the national bird of the United States," Senator Mullin said, highlighting that the bird's symbolic value in American identity has made this designation a significant milestone in the nation's legislative history.
"Bald eagles have had a long - and somewhat rocky - history in the US. The bird was officially adopted as part of the country's Great Seal in 1782 and has since become synonymous with patriotism and other American values," illustrating the deep-rooted significance of the eagle in American culture and history.
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