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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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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.
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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
Branson responded with two pictures of golden eagle tail feathers, according to the indictment.
—Ben Brasch, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2024
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
Branson responded with two pictures of golden eagle tail feathers, according to the indictment.
—Ben Brasch, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2024
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“Golden eagle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golden%20eagle. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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