National Bird of America: A bird symbol appears on every document in the United States. The name of this bird is Bald Eagle, which is called the national symbol of America. But on Tuesday (24 December) this bird has been given the status of national bird. The bald eagle has been a symbol of power in the United States for more than 240 years, and is also used as the seal of the United States. But after a long wait, the Bald Eagle was officially recognized as the national bird of the United States on Tuesday.
Congress had sent the bill to the President
The US Congress had sent a bill to President Joe Biden to consider the Bald Eagle as the national bird of America. After which President Joe Biden signed the law sent by Congress. Since then, the bald eagle with its white head, yellow beak and brown body has been given the status of the national bird of the United States.
Bald Eagle became the national symbol in 1782
The bald eagle symbol appears on the Great Seal of the United States. It has been used officially in documents since 1782. The Great Seal of America has an olive tree on one side and an arrow on the other side. Apart from this, ‘E Pluribus Unum’ is written on it and many stars have also been made.
According to the US government, Congress had designated the Bald Eagle as the national emblem since 1782. After which its seal started being used in many places including documents and presidential flag to military insignia and American dollars.
What is the population of bald eagles in America?
Despite making the national symbol of the United States, the Bald Eagle was not given the status of national bird, but after more than 240 years, the national symbol of America has been given the status of national bird. Let us tell you that Bald Eagle is a bird of North America. According to US Fish and Wildlife Service, there are 3 lakh 16 thousand eagles in America in 2020. There are 71,400 nesting pairs.
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