Bald eagle officially designated as America's national bird by Biden's signature

President Joe Biden signed a bill on December 24, 2024, officially designating the bald eagle as America's national bird. This decision follows unanimous support from Congress. Although the bald eagle has been featured on the Great Seal of the United States since 1782, it was never formally recognized as the national bird until now. The push for this change was led by Minnesota resident Preston Cook, who drafted the legislation after realizing there was no official bird. The bill passed through both the Senate and House without opposition.