How Did the Bald Eagle Become America's National Bird?

The predatory bird was introduced in early designs for a national seal (despite Ben Franklin's misgivings).
The predatory bird was introduced in early designs for a national seal (despite Ben Franklin's misgivings).

How the bald eagle become America's national bird

If You Think You Know Our National Bird, You're Wrong

Bald Eagle National Wildlife Federation

American Eagle - Shorts

A Natural (and Political and Cultural) History of America's Bird - The New York Times

Bald Eagle: National symbol, bird of 'bad moral character

Bald Eagle – USA's National Symbol

Bald Eagles in the Wild : A Visual Essay by Jeffrey Rich (2018, Trade Paperback) for sale online

A new book charts the changing fortunes of America's national bird