WASHINGTON — The bald eagle, a symbol of the power and strength of the United States for more than 240 years, earned an overdue honor Tuesday: It officially became the country's national bird.

At the U.S. National Arboretum, Washington’s most famous bald eagle couple did not have any eaglets this spring.

The bald eagle is the national symbol for the United States. The bird is considered a conservation success story after coming back from being endangered.

A young bald eagle was found weak and dehydrated in Rhode Island after flying more than 900 miles from Wisconsin. The eagle is recovering at the Wildlife Clinic of Rhode Island and has regained ...

Most Americans recognize bald eagles by their fuzzy white heads and large yellow beaks. After all, they’re the symbol of the United States. But how well do you really know them? “They’re a really cool ...

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