Bald eagles are protected by a wide range of legislation, such as the Endangered Species Act, the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Bald eagles are protected by a wide range of legislation, such as the Endangered Species Act, the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Because of this bird's significance as an American icon, many initiatives have brought bald eagles from being classified as endangered to least concern. Some key projects that made this possible include: