bald eagle

noun

: an eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) of North America that is brown when young with white only on the undersides of the wings but in full adult plumage has white head and neck feathers and a white tail

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Better tree diversity—in this case, rooting more oak, maple, and pecan—creates a welcoming habitat for local wildlife like black bears, red squirrels, and bald eagles. Leilani Marie Labong, Architectural Digest, 25 Nov. 2024 The park is home to diverse wildlife including black bears, mountain goats, and bald eagles. Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024 Share [Findings] In Maine, a loon stabbed a bald eagle through the heart. Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024 Predators, like foxes, bald eagles and coyotes, can be poisoned from eating that mouse or rat, Vermiglio-Kaplanek said. Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bald eagle 

Word History

First Known Use

1688, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bald eagle was in 1688

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“Bald eagle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bald%20eagle. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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bald eagle

noun
: a North American eagle which is mostly brown when young but has white head, neck, and tail feathers when mature

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