Biden Signs Bill Making Bald Eagle the Official National Bird of the United States

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2024-12-26

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On December 24, U.S. President Joe Biden signed a bill officially designating the bald eagle as the national bird of the United States.

While the image of the bald eagle has appeared in U.S. official documents for over 200 years, the country had never formally designated a national bird. Following Biden's signing of an amendment to the United States Code, which was submitted by Congress, the bald eagle is now officially recognized as the national bird.

The bald eagle, a bird native to North America, is known for its white head, yellow beak, and brown body. It is fierce in nature and large in size. The eagle first appeared in official U.S. documents in 1782, when it was included in the Great Seal of the United States, alongside olive branches, arrows, a shield in the shape of a flag, the Latin motto "E Pluribus Unum" (Out of Many, One), and 13 stars. Over time, the bald eagle has been featured on U.S. passports, presidential flags, military insignia, and American currency.

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