A bald eagle named Freedom perches on a branch at the Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, N.J., Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) ...

For many, a bald eagle perched alongside the American flag is a rare sight. It could only be found in flags, seals or dollar bills until one photographer captured an extraordinary moment. He ...

The bald eagle population hit an all-time low in the 1960s, with just 417 nesting pairs in the continental U.S, according to the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.

The bald eagle, with its history as the symbol of the nation going back over 200 years, made a roaring comeback from near extinction to becoming America's official bird this week.

Freedom survived the 75-foot fall from the tree.” A bald eagle named Freedom perches on a branch at the Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, N.J., Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. AP Photo/Seth Wenig ...

WEST ORANGE, N.J. (AP) — Along the long road from American icon to endangered species and back again, the bald eagle — the national bird of the United States, often seen against a clear blue ...

The bald eagle joins the rose, the bison, and the oak tree as an official American symbol Wisdom, the world's oldest known bird, lays egg at 74 years old: Watch the video ...

Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with KPBS Passport! This episode explores the the story of how the American Bald Eagle soared to its vaunted perch in American iconography.

Every June 20, the United States celebrates American Bald Eagle Day when wildlife professionals and enthusiasts take the time to recognize our national symbol and appreciate an amazing animal.