sea eagle

noun

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

Examples of sea eagle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In late 2021, a Steller’s sea eagle—a massive bird of prey that hails from Asia—touched down in Georgetown after traversing the continent. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Aug. 2024 The island is named after the reddish-brown (kawi) sea eagles (lang) that dominate the skies above. Kari Wilkin, The Week Uk, theweek, 2 July 2024 Winter is also prime time for spotting Steller’s sea eagles, which are one of the world’s largest eagles and can weigh up to 20 pounds. Kristen Pope, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2024 Steller’s sea eagles are rare Arctic birds with bright orange beaks, and their native range is typically China, Japan, Korea and the east coast of Russia. The New York Times Elaine Chen Emily Anthes, New York Times, 18 May 2023 See all Example Sentences for sea eagle 

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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 31 Oct. 2024.

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