Majestic Bald Eagle Coloring Pages: Fun & Free Printable Coloring Pages of Birds of Prey by Donna John

To see a bald eagle soaring through the sky is a majestic scene. The bald eagle, which is national bird of the United States, symbolizes strength, freedom and courage to many people. And to many, this beautiful bird of prey represents peace. With these free printable coloring pages of bald eagles, the beautiful bird also represents mindfulness, fun and creativity!

The bald eagle was officially declared the national bird of the U.S. in 2024. "On Christmas Eve 2024, President Joe Biden signed a bill passed by Congress that officially designated the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) as the national bird of the United States."

Biden settled a debate that dates back to the 1700s. According to Birdfy.com, "The founding fathers of the United States, including George Washington and Benjamin Franklin, had a heated debate over which creature best embodied the spirit of the new country. Although Franklin had suggested the wild turkey as an emblem, the bald eagle ultimately won out. In 1782, the United States Congress selected the bald eagle as the national emblem, placed on a shield, symbolizing strength, freedom and independence."

Regardless of the bald eagle's official title, this regal bird is fun to color! Grab some crayons, colored pencils or markers, print out these free coloring pages and get creative for a night or day of family fun. Be sure to learn more fun facts about bald eagles to share with everyone so you can learn while you color.

To print the coloring pages from your computer, simply click the "print image" button in the top right-hand corner.

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