在國家老鷹日慶祝禿鷹族群的復育
Celebrating the Recovery of Bald Eagle Populations on National Eagle Day
Updated at: June 20, 2026 at 07:15 AM
6月20日我們慶祝「美國國鳥白頭海鵰日」(American Eagle Day)，這是一個紀念1782年白頭海鵰被選為美國國徽象徵的節日。
On June 20, we celebrate National American Eagle Day, a holiday marking the anniversary of the bald eagle’s selection as the U.S. national symbol in 1782.
這一天旨在紀念美國史上最偉大的環境保護成功故事之一。
This day honors one of the greatest environmental success stories in American history.
在1960年代，白頭海鵰瀕臨絕種，當時美國本土48州僅剩下417對築巢的鳥類，主因是殺蟲劑DDT的使用與棲息地流失。
In the 1960s, the bald eagle nearly went extinct, with only 417 nesting pairs left in the lower 48 states, largely due to the use of the pesticide DDT and habitat loss.
多虧了1972年對DDT的禁用以及《瀕危物種法》(Endangered Species Act)所提供的保護，這些壯觀的鳥類得以奇蹟般地復甦。
Thanks to the 1972 ban on DDT and the protections afforded by the Endangered Species Act, these majestic birds have made an incredible comeback.
身為頂級掠食者與食腐動物，白頭海鵰維持了生態平衡並支持生物多樣性。
As apex predators and scavengers, bald eagles maintain ecosystem balance and support biodiversity.
美國國鳥白頭海鵰日提醒我們，透過立法與倡議保護自然世界的力量至關重要，以確保這位國家象徵能為後代子孫繼續翱翔。
National American Eagle Day serves as a vital reminder of our power to protect the natural world through legislation and advocacy, ensuring that this national icon continues to soar for generations to come.
