Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:30am on 26 Dec 2024,Thursday International
The bald eagle, long a symbol of American strength and freedom, has been officially designated the US national bird after President Joe Biden signed a bill into law on Christmas Eve. The bird has represented the US on the Great Seal since 1782 but lacked formal recognition until Congress passed the legislation. Minnesota lawmakers, citing their state's large bald eagle population, led the initiative. Senator Amy Klobuchar praised the bird's resilience, as its population has soared since near extinction in 2009. The bald eagle is protected under the 1940 National Emblem Act, which prohibits hunting or selling the species.
