A bald eagle checks out the surroundings in Rye, N.H. on May 7, 2023. You’ve probably seen a bald eagle in a film or TV show, where the bird soars gracefully and swoops with might to catch its prey.

Bald eagles are powerful symbols of America—but there’s a whole lot more to these quirky birds.

Once nearly extinct, bald eagles have soared back to become a proud emblem of America’s resilience. The bald eagle is an icon ...