Bald Eagle Tapestry

The bald eagle is a majestic bird of prey that is native to North America. It is known for its striking appearance, with its white head and tail contrasting with its dark brown body. The bald eagle has been an important symbol in American culture for centuries, and it was officially declared the national emblem of the United States in 1782. Bald eagles were once abundant throughout North America, but their populations were severely threatened by habitat loss, hunting, and the use of pesticides like DDT. By the 1960s, the bald eagle was on the brink of extinction, with only a few hundred individuals remaining in the wild. Thanks to conservation efforts like the banning of DDT and the establishment of protected habitats, the bald eag...