bald eagle
English
A bald eagle
The coat of arms of the United States featuring a bald eagle
Etymology
Named after the white markings on its head and tail.
Noun
bald eagle (plural bald eagles)
- Haliaeetus leucocephalus, a species of eagle native to North America and notable for the white plumage on its head.
Synonyms
Translations
species of eagle native to North America
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References
- “bald eagle”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.
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