But it had never been officially designated to be what many had just assumed it was — the national bird. The bald eagle is indigenous to North America.

“You know, most people think the Bald Eagle is the national bird,” he said, corking the bottle. Books, newspapers, and plenty of experts made that claim. Even government websites asserted as much.

The bird, thought to be the only one of its kind in the Western Hemisphere, is presumed to be Stella, an out-of-place raptor ...

It is believed to be the only member of its species currently occupying the Western Hemisphere, park officials said.

The bald eagle, a symbol of the nation for more than 200 years, returned from near extinction to become America's official ...

They are housed at the National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Minnesota. And he's here to talk about his beloved bird finally getting its feathers. Welcome. PRESTON COOK: Pleased to be here.

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