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golden eagle
noun
: a dark brown eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) of the northern hemisphere with gold-colored feathers on the back of the head and neck, a gray beak, and yellow legs and feet
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Each offers payoffs like forever views of the Coachella Valley and a chance to spot cactus wrens, Cooper’s hawks and golden eagles.
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Dina Mishev Max Whittaker, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
The sub-agency even unintentionally killed one golden eagle, a species protected by federal law.
—Kenny Torrella, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
While Mongolia is home to majestic mammals ranging from the snow leopard to the Przewalski’s horse, few native animals can match the grandeur of the golden eagle.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Speyside Wildlife guides guests searching for golden eagles, mountain goats, grey seals, and more.
—AFAR Media, 28 Mar. 2025
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Dina Mishev Max Whittaker, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
The sub-agency even unintentionally killed one golden eagle, a species protected by federal law.
—Kenny Torrella, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
While Mongolia is home to majestic mammals ranging from the snow leopard to the Przewalski’s horse, few native animals can match the grandeur of the golden eagle.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Speyside Wildlife guides guests searching for golden eagles, mountain goats, grey seals, and more.
—AFAR Media, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Golden eagle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golden%20eagle. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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