Bald eagle

Endangered Species Act: Bald Eagle

Endangered Species Act: Bald Eagle

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act. Join us as we highlight species throughout the year that have benefited from this landmark legislation.

The Bald eagle is not only a national symbol of the United States, but also represents one of the greatest success stories of the Endangered Species Act. Bald eagle populations have increased from just 417 breeding pairs in 1963 to over 71,400 pairs documented in 2019.