Haliaeetus leucocephalus

The Bald Eagle is the United States' National Animal. As such, it is often tied together in depictions of it, especially in a patriotic or stereotypical sense. Most often the eagle is portrayed in a single scene rather than as a character. This may be seen with it flying in front of a flag and giving out a Red tailed Hawk scream. This is thought to be because the H. leucocephalus has a sort of chirp, which is thought to be less cool than the visage it portrays. Bald Eagles look fierce and angry. It's chirp can seem underwhelming to some people, and its misattributed scream helps cause this, but is clearly not the main problem, since people started this because they already thought its chirp wasn't fierce enough.
== National Symbol ==
It has been noted and told to children in schools that Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey due to its fierce, but family oriented nature. However other members of the government wanted the bald eagle because it looked cooler, even though it stole fish from other birds and animals. This powerful bird is a symbol of the strength of America due to its image (and nowadays, fake cry). The bald eagle isn't actually bald, but its white head is distinctive to Americans. In this way it invoked vultures, who are known to actually have bald heads to Americans. However, the bald eagle shirks some of this association by its perceived nobleness and prideful predatory nature (which is only half true, as it does scavenge).
I first wrote this article because I received a pop up from one of my sources, the Zoo Institute, saying that it was Bald Eagle Day (January 18). However, the only ones I can find from other sources are National Save The Eagle Day (January 10 or a few days before)https://nationaltoday.com/national-save-the-eagles-day/https://www.wqad.com/article/news/community/bald-eagle-days-returns-qcca-expo-center-weekend-january-6-7-8/526-2b84a8ce-1078-4ddc-a555-4a14d92f4acb and American Eagle Day (June 20)https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/american-eagle-day. Personally I think a Bald Eagle Day should be held on July 13th. July because July 4th, 13 because that's the number of arrows they hold in their talons (and to represent the 13 colonies). But what do I know?
The Bald Eagle is often portrayed in art in front of the American flag. As a symbol of America, veterans are fond of it.
== Science ==
It has two subspecies: H. l. leucocephalus and H. l. washingtoniensis. The bald eagle is closely related to white-tailed eagle, which actually plays a huge part in European history alongside the golden eagle. However, American's arn't aware of its existence.
== References ==
Category:Eagles
Category:Bald Eagles
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Category:Animals important to American children