President Joe Biden signed into law legislation sent to him by Congress that amends the United States Code to correct what had long gone unnoticed and designate the bald eagle — familiar to many because of its white head, yellow beak and brown body — as the national bird.

This week, President Joe Biden signed a bill into law recognizing the bird of prey as the U.S. national bird. The legislation, which was led by Sen. Markwayne Mullin and brought to the Senate floor in July, passed unanimously this month.

WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden on Thursday signed legislation designating an overdue honor on Tuesday, naming the bald eagle as the national bird of the United States.