sea eagle

noun

: any of various fish-eating eagles (especially genus Haliaeetus)

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Warmer weather excursions include a sea eagle safari aboard a RIB through the Saltstraumen strait and a stand-up paddleboard adventure in Åndalsnes. AFAR Media, 26 June 2025 Steller’s sea eagles are massive birds of prey, with wingspans stretching up to eight feet long—bigger than the tallest NBA players. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025 Muppet joins the canon of famous Pittsburgh wild birds like Kodiak the runaway Steller's sea eagle and the bald eagles that nest at the U.S. Steel facility in West Mifflin. Ryan Deto, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025 The dawn of a new day makes for a stunning backdrop for these young adult Steller’s sea eagles. Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sea eagle

Word History

First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sea eagle was in 1668

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“Sea eagle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20eagle. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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