Smithsonian National Zoo in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
The Pride of a Nation
Once endangered due to pollution, habitat loss and hunting, the bald eagle has recovered, becoming one of very few animals to be removed from the endangered species list. Now found in regions where it was long-absent, the bald eagle symbolizes our nation's commitment to protecting wildlife and wilderness.
Erected by Smithsonian Institution.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment.
Location. 38° 55.786′ N, 77° 2.965′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Smithsonian National Zoo. Marker can be reached from Olmsted Walk, half a mile east of Connecticut Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 95 Olmsted Walk, Washington DC 20008, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Capital Bird (here, next to this marker); A Trail Transformed (within shouting distance of this marker); Pelicans in Peril (within shouting distance of this marker); Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rebuilding in the Wild (about 400 feet away); The O-Line
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
