The bald eagle is now officially the national bird of the United States of America. President Joe Biden signed the relevant law on Christmas Eve.
This is stated on the White House website.
For years, the bald eagle has been the national emblem of the United States and has appeared on the Great Seal of the United States, which has been used in documents since 1782. However, it has not been recognized as a national bird until now.
Minnesota lawmakers initiated the law designating the bald eagle as the national bird. The state is home to what Senator Amy Klobuchar described as one of the largest bald eagle populations in the country. The bald eagle is protected by the National Emblem Act of 1940, which prohibits the sale or hunting of the eagle.
The Steller’s sea eagle is a bird of prey from the hawk family. It is known for its distinctive appearance: white head and tail, dark brown body and wings, and bright yellow beak and feet. The body length varies from 70 to 100 centimeters, and the wingspan is from 180 to 230 centimeters. Steller’s sea eagles are found in North America, particularly in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.