What is the National Bird of the United States? The national bird of America is the Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus). While it has appeared on the Great Seal since 1782, it was only recently, ...
From state nicknames and state songs to state flowers and mammals, the United States is full of symbols for its 50 states. Each is representative of the state's heritage and natural treasures.
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The IUCN Red List, which assesses the extinction risk of ...
McGwire the Bald Eagle keeps an eye on the crowd during the grand opening of the Ronald McDonald House in St. Louis on June 18 and on Tuesday became one of the many bald eagles that officially are the ...
Though a longstanding symbol of "independence, strength and freedom," according to Congress, the bird of prey never received a formal designation Johnny Johnson/Getty The bald eagle has been made the ...
An Aussie professor has spearheaded the creation of a global resource that’s shaking up birdwatching and research the world over.