Courtesy Kris Millgate/Tightline Media Regardless how an eagle dies, federal law prohibits people from possessing any of its body parts ... case known as , a bald eagle carcass sold for $1,000.

Despite appearing on the Great Seal of the U.S. since 1782, the bald eagle had never legally been recognized as the national bird until now. With its distinctive brown body, white head and yellow ...