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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
Examples of golden eagle in a Sentence
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Along with the gray wolves, two golden eagles, a coyote and a cougar were killed from February through March in the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service said in a May 16 news release.
—Helena Wegner, Idaho Statesman, 17 May 2024
Our hero is the young Noa, (a terrific Owen Teague), an adolescent ape from the Eagle clan, who live in harmony with nature, training large golden eagles.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
Gunnison features wildlife from mule deer, elk and golden eagles to rocky mountain bighorn sheep and mountain lions.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 3 May 2024
Sitting on perches close to the ger were two magnificent golden eagles.
—Stanley Stewart, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Mar. 2024
In 1962, Congress extended the Act to protect golden eagles.
—CBS News, 20 Mar. 2024
Certain sets of golden eagle feathers can sell for several hundred dollars, The Associated Press reported.
—Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
The land is mostly covered with coastal sage scrub and supports species such as the coastal California gnatcatcher, golden eagle and Quino checkerspot butterfly.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2024
Travis John Branson pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges of conspiracy, unlawful trafficking of bald and golden eagles and violation of the Lacey Act, federal prosecutors said.
—Sara Smart, CNN, 21 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1676, in the meaning defined above
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“Golden eagle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golden%20eagle. Accessed 13 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
golden eagle
noun
: a dark brown eagle of the northern regions that has brownish yellow head and neck feathers
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