America’s national bird, the bald eagle, is having a moment WEST ORANGE, N.J. -- Along the long road from American icon to endangered species and back again, the bald eagle — the national bird ...

WEST ORANGE, N.J. (AP) — Along the long road from American icon to endangered species and back again, the bald eagle — the national bird of the United States, often seen against a clear blue ...

The bald eagle became the United States ... appearing bird and made it the unofficial American mascot. In spite of Franklin’s disdain, the eagle has appeared on our currency, our Philadelphia ...