It soars on six-foot wings, graces our currency and stares out from a thousand patriotic murals. But how much do you actually know about the bald eagle?

As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday this Fourth of July, one national symbol soars above the rest. Bald eagles are a high-flying American icon that's become inescapable over time: Their ...

Learn about bald eagle nesting habits, from how and where to spot the large nests to why they return to the same nest every year.

Why are bald eagles called bald? Learn the history of the national emblem and how it recovered from near extinction.