Biden signs bill designating bald eagle as national bird

The White House announced that on Christmas Eve, President Joe Biden signed legislation officially declaring the golden eagle the national bird.

Accountsigned Monday after it was unanimously passed by Congress, it amends Title 36 of the United States Code, officially naming the predator as one of the country’s national symbols.

Congress deposited the bill unanimously.

On Monday, President Joe Biden signed a bill declaring the golden eagle the national bird. (Brandon Bell)

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The bald eagle, which is depicted on Big seal of the United States since 1782 and has its own holiday and protective acttechnically it never got the title of “national bird”.

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However, it was declared a national emblem US Congress in 1782 according to USA.gov. In addition to appearing on the Great Seal, it is found on official documents, the presidential flag, military insignia and currency.

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

Document previously released by the US Department of Veterans Affairs VA.gov improperly recorded the bird as national bird.

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