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Why Is the Bald Eagle America's NationalBird? Along with an official flower and motto, everystate has its own official bird. But flying highabove them all is the bald eagle, representing the UnitedStates of America. The bald eagle was officially adopted asthe emblem of the United States five years later, in1787.
Also question is, what state has the eagle as the state bird?
(State Birds)
| State | Bird |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) |
| North Dakota | Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) |
| Ohio | Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) |
| Oklahoma | Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus) |
Likewise, people ask, is the bald eagle the national bird?
The bald eagle has been the national birdof the United States since 1782, when it was placed with outspreadwings on the Great Seal of our country.
The bald eagle's role as anational symbol is linked to its 1782 landing on the GreatSeal of the United States. (Since ancient times, theeagle has been considered a sign of strength; Roman legionsused the animal as their standard, or symbol.)