American bald eagles have made 'strong return' from brink of extinction

Species has more than quadrupled since 2009 thanks to the Endangered Species Act, according to a recent report

The number of American bald eagles has more than quadrupled since 2009, according to a recent report by the US Fish and Wildlife Service.

The species, once on the brink of extinction, has grown to 316,700 birds and 71,400 nesting pairs in the 2019 breeding season. US officials say the strong return" of American bald eagles is a reminder of the importance of federal conservation efforts and protections, such as banning the pesticide DDT.