It takes a few years for the iconic white head and tail to fully develop in bald eagles so an amateur bird watcher might see a black bird in the sky and not realize it's a young bald eagle.

The bald eagle is a true American comeback story, and that’s why it made sense for President Joe Biden to sign the bill that officially named the bald eagle as the National Bird of the United ...

It's been a long road for Haliaeetus leucocephalus, the bald eagle's scientific name, known for its striking white head and yellow beak atop its brown body. Native to the U.S., populations of the ...

The bird of brown and white feathers has long represented the United States as a majestic and soaring symbol, but only this week did a law make it official. By Sara Ruberg The bald eagle received ...

Known for its white head, yellow beak and brown body, the bald eagle is unique to North America. Its likeness was made the Coat of Arms for the United States Great Seal on June 20, 1782 ...

The original proposal depicted a small, white ... the bald eagle can be seen today decorating all sorts of patriotic merchandise, serving as the mascot for hundreds of schools and even flying ...