The bald eagle is the symbol of the US. It was chosen to symbolize America on June 20, 1792.
The national bird is the bald eagle.
A bald eagle.
Most of them... robins, chickadees, bluebirds...
It serves as a welcome symbol for those coming to the US
turkey
The bald eagle is our national bird aka mascot
False, the Bald Eagle is the National Symbol of the US.
cardinal
The eagle is the national bird of the USA, for the same reason it's the symbol of many nations. It's big, strong, real, majestic, and it's mentioned in the Bible in several phrases. In many ways, the eagle is the bird of the food chain. I think at one time Thomas Jefferson wanted the dove to be the national bird, and Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey, but, according to the play/movie; "1776", John Adams wanted the eagle and got his way.
I suppose you could call him the ceremonial head of state in this instance.
It was once nominated as a national bird over 200 years ago
the majestic view of palace thrilled us