bald eagle

noun

: an eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) of North America that is brown when young with white only on the undersides of the wings but in full adult plumage has white head and neck feathers and a white tail

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Examples of bald eagle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), bald eagles flock to New York during the winter months, with arrivals beginning in December and peak concentrations in January and February before most return to their nests by mid-March. —Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026

He’s also gone after Brian Moynihan of Bank of America, David Solomon of Goldman Sachs, and beyond finance, all-American brands including Coca-Cola, Delta, and Harley-Davidson, the iconic brand whose very logo is the bald eagle. —Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026

Where to see bald eagles in New York Bald eagles are a frequent site on the Hudson River, with many being spotted on the stretch in Westchester County. —Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026

With stunning coasts lined with calving glaciers and icy fjords, the very best Alaska cruise itineraries offer travelers the opportunity to be immersed in the culture of Indigenous villages, and spot wildlife like whales, seals, and bald eagles right from their stateroom balcony. —Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1688, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bald eagle

• beagle
• legal
• regal
• riegel
• spiegel
• extralegal
• paralegal
• illegal
• viceregal
• medicolegal

Kids Definition

bald eagle

noun

: a North American eagle which is mostly brown when young but has white head, neck, and tail feathers when mature