The bald eagle's soaring comeback: From near extinction to official US bird
Despite appearing on the Great Seal of the U.S. since 1782, the bald eagle has never legally been recognized as the national bird until now. With its distinctive brown body, white head and yellow beak,
Bald eagle's death from bird flu in Chicago suburb part of spike in cases in Illinois
The increase in cases in the state comes as a Louisiana man with underlying health conditions died from the disease on Monday. Experts say those who come into contact with wild birds or other animals like cattle should take precautions.
Bald eagle found in Chicago's western suburbs euthanized due to suspected bird flu
A bald eagle found in Chicago's western suburbs has been euthanized after it was suspected of being infected with bird flu. On Friday of last week, the eagle was spotted with its head drooping in Hinsdale.
The Bald Eagle Is (Finally) the National Bird of the United States
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.
DuPage County wildlife officials euthanize bald eagle displaying signs of bird flu
Wildlife authorities in DuPage County euthanized a bald eagle that was found to be displaying strong signs of bird flu last week, according to Chicago Bird Collision Monitors. An official from the conservation organization confirmed Tuesday that the bald eagle was found and rescued on Friday afternoon at Butler Cemetery,
It's official: The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States
After nearly 250 years of informal recognition, the bald eagle has officially been designated as the national bird of the United States.
Bald eagle found in Hinsdale felled by bird flu
A bald eagle that was spotted standing on the street last week in Hinsdale was suspected of having bird flu and euthanized.
Bird flu: Here’s what Illinois residents should know, following the first US death from the virus
Bird flu is increasingly sparking concern across the country and in Illinois, following news this week of the first human death from the virus in the U.S., and of birds found throughout Illinois with suspected cases of the illness.
From anhingas and cormorants to the majestic bald eagle, plenty of birds soar over us
The Jacksonville area has well over 200 species of birds. The number varies depending on the season, and many are found along ...
Outdoors column: Celebrate the bald eagle’s national bird designation
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 ...
It's finally official: Bald eagle becomes national bird of US. Watch Florida eagle cam
Florida ranks third in the nation when it comes to the number of nesting bald eagles. Watch daily life of North Fort Myers ...
See it: Rare eagle among largest birds of prey in the world spotted thousands of miles from home
A Steller’s sea eagle was spotted in Terra Nova National Park in Canada, thousands of miles from its home in Far East Asia.