America's Independence Day is here! So it only seemed fitting to highlight one of ithe nation's most iconic species. In honour of the 4th of July, we bring you: the many emotions of the USA's national bird - the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus). 

Shocked and appalled 

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Image: christina rutz/Flickr

 Skeptical 

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Image: David Ellis/Flickr

Proud

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Image: Johnm73/Flickr

Fed Up

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Image: Chris O'Donoghue/Flickr

Depressed 

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Image: Der Traugie Adler/500px

Pensive

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Image: Eric begin/Flickr

Grumpy

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Image: Thomas van de Vosse/Flickr

And our personal favorite: really grumpy

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Image: Leo Reynolds/Flickr

 Top header image: Jeff S. Photoart/Flickr