Biden signs bill designating bald eagle as national bird

The White House announced on Christmas Eve that President Joe Biden had signed a bill officially designating the bald eagle as the national bird.

The bill, signed Monday after unanimously passing Congress, amends Title 36 of the U.S. Code, officially designating the predator as one of the country's national symbols.

Congress unanimously passed the bill.

President Joe Biden signed a bill Monday designating the bald eagle as the national bird. (Brandon Bell)

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The bald eagle, which was featured on the Great Seal of the United States since 1782 and has its own holiday and protection law, has never technically been given the title “national bird”.

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However, it was designated as a national emblem by the U.S. Congress in 1782, according to USA.gov. In addition to its appearance on the Great Seal, it appears on official documents, the presidential flag, military insignia, and currency.

The bald eagle is a bird of prey found in North America. (Adventure_Photo)

A document previously posted by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on VA.gov incorrectly stated that the bird was the national bird.

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“Thank you to Senators Klobuchar, Lummis, Mullin and Smith, as well as Representatives Finstad, Craig and Emmer for their leadership,” the White House wrote in a statement Tuesday announcing the signing of the bill.