That’s a bit of an oversimplification of their taxonomy and, given the range of bald eagles it’s a better representation of North America than the USA.
The California Condor would be better if it had to be a bird since those are native only to the US. Another good choice would be the American Robin since their year round area is almost exclusively the US and they’re so common.
If we’re picking any animal species though, my pick would be the American Bison.
While impressive, the Bison is only representative of the Great Plains. Something like an American Beaver, Badger, Striped Skunk, or even Black Bear (historically) covers nearly every state.
The bison is representative of both Native American culture and the effect white colonial settlers had on what is now the USA. The current population might be largely concentrated on the plains but that’s not all the American Bison represents.
covers nearly every state
Which is why my first animal, in keeping with the bird theme, was the American Robin which is found in every state, no nearly about it.
That’s a bit of an oversimplification of their taxonomy and, given the range of bald eagles it’s a better representation of North America than the USA.
The California Condor would be better if it had to be a bird since those are native only to the US. Another good choice would be the American Robin since their year round area is almost exclusively the US and they’re so common.
If we’re picking any animal species though, my pick would be the American Bison.
Ben Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national symbol. Had some nasty things to say about eagles. What a kidder.
While impressive, the Bison is only representative of the Great Plains. Something like an American Beaver, Badger, Striped Skunk, or even Black Bear (historically) covers nearly every state.
The bison is representative of both Native American culture and the effect white colonial settlers had on what is now the USA. The current population might be largely concentrated on the plains but that’s not all the American Bison represents.
Which is why my first animal, in keeping with the bird theme, was the American Robin which is found in every state, no nearly about it.