The bald eagle, an historic symbol of the nation for more than 200 years, made a soaring comeback from near extinction, and now, finally, has been officially named America's national bird.

The Department of Natural Resources is encouraging drivers to be wary of bald eagles along the road in Michigan after a pair of raptors were struck by vehicles in the UP this week, killing one and ...

Here's a look at the eagle and its history. Related:Bald eagles struck by vehicles in Michigan's Upper Peninsula How did the bald eagle become a national symbol? The bald eagle first emerged as a ...