A bald eagle checks out the surroundings in Rye, N.H. on May 7, 2023. You’ve probably seen a bald eagle in a film or TV show, where the bird soars gracefully and swoops with might to catch its prey.

UPDATE (Dec. 25, 2024): The bald eagle is now the official national bird. Read the previous story below. SOUTH ST. PAUL, Minn. — Despite popular belief, the bald eagle is not the official national ...