In January, New Jersey removed the bald eagle—now officially the U.S. national bird—from its list of endangered species.

WASHINGTON — The bald eagle, a symbol of the power and strength of the United States for more than 240 years, earned an overdue honor Tuesday: It officially became the country's national bird.

The department has ordered an assessment of how wind farms kill bald eagles and other birds. At the same time, it’s adopted a more restrictive interpretation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The ...

Most Americans recognize bald eagles by their fuzzy white heads and large yellow beaks. After all, they’re the symbol of the United States. But how well do you really know them? “They’re a really cool ...